Patrick O'Donovan (Limerick County, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

Wait until next week. We will soften your cough.

Senator Conway has made a valid point. We have to move to a position, by agreement with the Chief Whip or the Government, where there are thematic days in the Seanad, almost like oral questions in the other House, where Senators, with the Cathaoirleach's consent, can raise issues with notice and the Minister with responsibility turns up. Otherwise, it is just me reading a script I received five minutes ago, which is not just disrespectful to the patients Senator Conway referred to but totally out of order.