Kathleen O'Meara (Labour)

I agree. On the Order of Business, I support the call by Senators for an immediate debate on the cuts in education, which are the unkindest cuts of all. The debate should also focus on the schools which, in the days before the general election, were promised repairs and investment when it is now clear that those promises meant nothing.

I also ask the Leader to ensure that in the context of the proposed debate on the Book of Estimates, there is clarification on the national roads programme, especially the motorway projects. Many people are left in limbo on the future of their homes, farms and livelihoods. It is not clear if these road projects will proceed and, if so, when.