I have notice from Senator John Crown of a motion he wishes to raise under Standing Order 30. I call the Senator to give notice of the motion before I give my ruling.
Request to move Adjournment of Seanad under Standing Order 30
I request an urgent statement from the Minister for Health to clarify the position on the availability of beds in the cystic fibrosis unit in St. Vincent's Hospital in view of the fact that despite the new unit being open, cystic fibrosis patients are still being admitted to unsuitable, non-isolated rooms and wards.
I have given careful consideration to the matter raised by the Senator, which I do not consider to be contemplated by Standing Order 30. I regret, therefore, that I have to rule it out of order.
I accept the ruling. It is my intention to raise this issue on the Order of Business and request a debate because of the extremely disappointing fact-----
We cannot debate it at this stage.
-----that patients are still being admitted to unsuitable, non-isolated beds, despite the new unit being open.