Senator Michael Mullins referred to the recruitment process in the HSE and appointments which had been cancelled at Merlin Park Regional Hospital. He made a good point in that regard. The question of recruitment in the HSE will have to be examined because we are constantly being told that many of the problems are the result of not having a sufficient number of consultants and staff in the health service. We will have to look at what we can do to attract consultants to Ireland to provide the health services that are necessary.

I note the points made by Senators Paul Coghlan and Jim Walsh about perceived bias in the media, particularly the national broadcaster, against the pro-life movement. I hope we will have a debate on the issue of mergers in the media which might possibly include the question of media coverage.

The other issues raised were about the situation in Greece, a matter I have already addressed.