There is a proposal to close the Teach de hÍde located at the Sacred Heart Hospital, Roscommon. It caters for clients with mental health issues who are collected every day and brought to the centre, which is nice and homely. It is suggested that the service be located at a primary care centre, which does not have the facilities for the people who need the service.

I congratulate all those who ran for election to the European Parliament. I will be very sorry if circumstances do not turn out well for Pat “the Cope” Gallagher. Deputy Luke 'Ming' Flanagan has delivered a great reward for Roscommon in being elected. Nothing concentrates the minds of politicians and governments more than a by-election. I would not recommend that Fine Gael put up a candidate, but I hope it does.

What relevance does this have to the Order of Business?

The relevance is that Fine Gael must reverse the lies and false promises to retain the accident and emergency unit in Roscommon County Hospital.

Is the Senator asking for a debate?

Yes. This will be the issue in the election. No Roscommon man was ever before elected to the European Parliament. This is a major step. Now we have an opportunity in Roscommon for the Taoiseach and the Minister for Health to come down and explain why they misled the people of Roscommon in 2011. They will have to say whether they will re-open the accident and emergency unit in Roscommon County Hospital. If they do not reopen it, Fine Gael can forget about winning a seat there. Fianna Fáil will contest, and hopes to win, that by-election. It has an honourable track record in respect of the hospital services in Roscommon.

Does the Senator have a question for the Leader?

I want the Leader-----

The Senator is making a speech for the by-election.

Does Senator Terry Leyden have a question for the Leader?

I invite all the Members of the House to Roscommon, South-Leitrim for the by-election. I hope they enjoy their time there and get a rough ride on the doorsteps.