I welcome the very positive news for Kerry General Hospital which was announced yesterday.

That is not on the Order of Business.

It is very important that we acknowledge the matter because it was very good news for Kerry General Hospital with regard to the retention of services.

What has changed?

I want to acknowledge-----

It is still under Cork.

There has been no change. It is still in Tralee.

On legislation, please.

It is very noticeable that Bertie Ahern's former henchmen in the front row seem to have forgotten the legacy they have left. Perhaps they should not be so jovial in the Chamber-----

We just admire a bit of spin every now and again.

-----because 425,000 people, many of whom are watching this morning, are suffering as a result of their actions.

On legislation.

They should not be so jovial as they sit there.

With regard to the public health (alcohol) Bill, what is the up-to-date position? What is the expected timeframe?

Ask Deputy Shortall.

We do not have a date for publication of the public health (alcohol) Bill. There is a lot of work going on.

There is a lot of friction going on.

I thank the Deputy for his positive comments regarding the publication yesterday by the Minister of the hospital groupings, with particular reference to Kerry.