Kathleen O'Meara (Labour)

I support the calls for a debate on Northern Ireland. We have had valuable debates on the issue at times of crisis before and I ask the Leader to convey to the Minister of Foreign Affairs and the Government that many in this House can make a valuable contribution, particularly people such as Senator Maurice Hayes who has a lot of experience. I also support calls for a full debate on the second interim report of the Flood tribunal.

The issue of interim barring orders was raised by Senator Higgins. Will the Leader consider statements on how the issue of domestic violence is handled? Major problems have developed with this issue and Members would be able to give enlightened views which would be of interest to the Government.