They are not agreed to. Time should be provided this week to discuss the situation in respect of the medical scientists. They do such valuable work in our laboratories and hospitals. Our hospitals cannot function without them. This issue is ongoing since 2001, and the industrial action was postponed during the Covid-19 period. They do tremendous work, they are invaluable-----

That will be-----

-----and there needs to be a debate here. We cannot just ignore it.

May I raise a point of clarification, a Cheann Comhairle?

The waiting lists are-----

I understand the time is being allocated to this issue tomorrow.

Perhaps the Deputy is looking for more time; I do not know.

Perhaps we can give them more time. I thank Deputy Sherlock for his help. We can double or quits or whatever.

We are all very concerned with this issue, Deputy McGrath-----

Deputy Sherlock had his opportunity.

-----so let us not try to hog the limelight on it.

Can I continue without interruption, please, a Cheann Comhairle?

The Deputy's time is up now.

I am requesting that the time be extended. It is a very serious situation and we need to deal with it. Our hospital waiting lists are just growing and growing and it is desperation.