Michael McCarthy (Labour)

I wish to raise two issues. I ask the Leader to request the presence of the Minister of State at the Department of Finance, Deputy Parlon, to discuss immediately what plans he has to address flood prevention. He made an announcement yesterday regarding flood relief but it is critical that he comes in here to discuss flood prevention. Serious flood damage has been caused to homeowners and businesses in Cork again this week. It is only a week since such an flooding incident occurred.

In the context of a potential debate on the licensing laws, it may be opportune during such a debate to also debate the matter of bouncers and security personnel at nightclubs. Many of the incidents that happen at the doors of nightclubs are drink related.