On the Order of Business we discussed the need for debate on Northern Ireland. We have had numerous debates on that issue, each of which was worthwhile. I believe we made a contribution to the peace process, the fulfilment of the Good Friday Agreement and to the promotion of harmony among the different traditions of this island. We should go a step further and not just have debate in isolation from the situation in the North. When I watch debate in the Northern Ireland Assembly on television it seems like another world and I am sure that when they watch "Oireachtas Report" it must seem another world to them. Never the twain shall meet, but why not? Although it might seem anathema to us at the moment, I see no reason why there should not be regular attendance here by elected representatives from the north of Ireland to participate in discussions where we have a joint interest.