Mary O'Rourke (Fianna Fail)

I will ask the Minister for Health and Children if that is the position. The Senator also asked if the debate on the national spatial strategy could be extended tomorrow to make it an all-day debate. I will speak to the leaders about this later this morning.

There is no doubt that Senator O'Toole was full of mischief and playful. He congratulated Senator Hanafin with whose appointment we are all delighted. I am sure he will carry on the fine work done by his father.

Senator O'Toole also asked about the River Shannon Management Bill. We are delighted Senator Daly came forward to give us the up-to-date position as he was named as the person who brought forward the legislation. Senator O'Toole also asked about those who will people the parliamentary plinth later today. I can go no further than say they will be in a satisfied mood.