Order of Business amendments
The House formally considers amendments seeking debates on hospital groupings and fodder stranded in French ports; Senator MacSharry presses his amendment, while Senator Ó Clochartaigh withdraws his for the time being.
Senator Marc MacSharry has proposed an amendment to the Order of Business, "That a debate on the hospital groupings proposal made in the recent report on the health service be taken today." Is the amendment being pressed?
Comment on this
Deputy Ó Clochartaigh has also proposed an amendment to the Order of Business, "That a debate to be taken today on the impasse in French ports which is resulting in the non-release of 3,000 bales of fodder". Is the amendment being pressed?
Comment on this
I acknowledge the Leader's response and appreciate that he will raise the matter with the Minister as a matter of urgency, as has been noted by other Senators. I will take the Leader at his word and not press the amendment at this stage. This is not a political issue; it is very serious. I hope there is a response from the Minister in due course.