Senator Ryan raised Father Peter McVerry's allegation of wrongdoing by gardaí in four Garda stations with regard to homeless people. I have no details on this matter but I will raise it with the relevant Minister. With regard to alcohol and crime, there is no doubt that alcohol plays a role in crime, particularly the consumption of alcohol by young people who are not capable of dealing with large quantities of drink. Senator Ryan also called for a debate on the Middle East and spoke about the flooding in Cork.