Maurice Cummins (Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

As I mentioned, it was Fianna Fáil Members and the leader of their group who requested on Tuesday and yesterday that a debate be held on accident and emergency services and that the Minister be invited to the House for whatever short period of time to debate the issue. The Minister has acceded to that request and I am glad he is coming to the House today for the debate. Obviously, it is not welcomed by Senator Daly but it was requested by his party yesterday and on Tuesday-----