An article in the current issue of the Irish Medical Times relates to all health Bills that are in process at the moment. The IMO has urged the Minister for Health, Deputy Varadkar, to declare a manpower emergency in the Irish health services-----

That is not a matter for the Order of Business.

-----accusing the Government of showing more concern over the emigrating national boxing coach than over a generation of relocating doctors. The IMO president, Dr. Ray Walley-----

Hold on a minute.

-----requests the Minister, Deputy Varadkar, to undertake an overhaul of-----

Would you mind resuming your seat? Thank you.

There is a shortage of 1,300 GPs.

Do you hear me, Deputy? Will you resume your seat? This is the Order of Business. It is about promised legislation.

A Cheann Comhairle, you and I, and our families, might need a GP but there is a shortage of 1,300.

Sorry, Deputy. Would you please resume your seat?

I will, of course. One consultant is covering the work of four colleagues in Cork and 22% of non-consultant hospital doctors are not committed to staying in Ireland.

Deputy, I will have to ask you to leave the House if you do not obey the Chair.

We have not yet reached the winter.

I will ask you for the last time to please resume your seat.

I do not want to upset you, a Cheann Comhairle.

Resume your seat and please show some respect for the Chair. Thank you.

I am showing respect.

I call Deputy Mattie McGrath.