Jerry Buttimer (Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

Senator McFadden referred to the importance of accident and emergency care. I would be happy to invite the Minister, Deputy Harris, to the House.

Senator Swanick raised the important issue of the Macedonian health system. It is one that we should study. Perhaps the Seanad might consider organising a sub-committee or select committee on health, given the fact that we have no representation on the Committee on the Future of Healthcare.

Senator Noone referred to the ISPCC, cyberbullying and the need for child protection measures on the Internet, in the use of apps, etc. I am slow to mention apps, given what happened at the weekend, but the question of what apps can access is important, particularly as regards young people, and needs to be worked on.

Senator Colm Burke made an interesting reference to the increasing number of people employed in the health system. I am sure that he would be happy to give the figures to those Senators who do not have them. They show that the Government is investing in the health system. I agree with the Senator, in that it might be time to examine the structure of the HSE, how it is governed and managed and how it delivers health care in a variety of spheres. The system needs to be overhauled.

I will convey Senator Wilson's remarks to the Taoiseach. It is nice to hear a member of the Opposition make such nice remarks.