I also call for statements on UHL emergency department as soon as possible, specifically because the region is the only one in the State that does not currently have a supporting model 3 hospital. We are experiencing grossly overcrowded numbers on a daily basis, never mind the number of inquests we know are currently taking place.

Just before I call on the Taoiseach to respond, I point out that last Thursday when the Business Committee met we agreed the schedule for this week without any dissent.

That was last week.

It really raises questions about how we operate if we all come into a meeting on Thursday and agree to a programme and then come in here on a Tuesday and because of whatever has appeared in the national press, we go off on a-----

I thank Deputies for raising a number of issues. I am very open, as is the Government, to having a debate in this House on University Hospital Limerick at the appropriate time. It is something that should be arranged by the Business Committee. I would point out that, in extending our all of our sympathies to the family of Aoife Johnston - we are all united in that and are thinking of them - there is the report of the former Chief Justice Frank Clarke due in the next few weeks, commissioned by the Minister, which will be instructive and important. The timing of that debate is something we can perhaps discuss at the Business Committee. I hear the strength of feeling from Deputies McNamara, Kenny and Wynne regarding that.

Regarding Deputy Cullinane, I am happy to have a debate on children's healthcare in this House. We can arrange that through the Business Committee. I can point the Deputy to other newspaper articles, such as The Sunday Times and Business Post, that found very interesting quirks in Sinn Féin's health budget.