Health strategy and school building
The Leader reports seeking Seanad representation on the ten-year health-strategy committee and responds to Senator McFadden’s school-building concerns.
Senator Colm Burke also referred to the committee established to consider the ten-year health strategy. I raised the issue last week in the House. I have spoken to the Minister for Health, Deputy Simon Harris, and hope the other party leaders will write to him with a view to having representatives from Seanad Éireann as part of the committee to have a joint approach taken by the Houses to the ten-year health strategy. This is an important issue and it is important that this House be represented on the committee.
Senator Gabrielle McFadden referred to school building projects. I suggest she submit a Commencement matter on the issue. I agree with her that there is a need for transparency in the school building programme.
