Maurice Cummins (Fine Gael)

Senator Healy Eames raised the stance of the teachers' unions on the internship programme and the need for young teachers to get experience. That is an important matter and I will inquire with the Minister for Education and Skills as to the nature of the negotiations in that regard.

In response to Senator Crown, I addressed the question of public bodies being prevented from making gagging orders in such cases as the RTE case. I would agree totally with the Senator's opinion on what the Seanad should be about. Disruptive proceedings in the House are not to be encouraged.