Jerry Buttimer (Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

Yes. It will be an amended Bill coming back to this House.

Senator Colm Burke raised "The Crossing" on RTE last night. I commend the producers and narrators of the programme and pay tribute, on behalf of all Members, to the members of the Naval Service and the Defence Forces on the fine work they do.Senator Burke raised a very important issue and has been a very strong champion of nursing homes and public and private relationships. I would be happy for the Minister, Deputy Harris, to come to the House to discuss the issue of recruitment from the private sector to the public sector by the HSE.

Senator Leyden referred to the Compass Club, which is run by Coillte. I was not aware of the issue until he raised it. I am amused that it is being stopped, given that we are in an era where alternative energy is being promoted and there is a need to promote awareness of our environment. The Senator made a very good point. If a PR company was involved, it would probably earn more than those providing the courses. I would be happy for the Minister to come to the House to discuss the issue. The Senator could submit a Commencement matter on the issue.