John Gerard Hanafin (Fianna Fail)

I support the call for a debate on Iraq. It is a simple matter to call on Iraq to fulfil the United Nations obligations. The weapons are there and the reason we know they are there is that, in many cases, the west sold them to Iraq.

I would also welcome a debate on the partnership talks that are taking place at present. The unions and the partnership approach to national agreements have played no small part in the growth and welfare of this country. I wish Senator O'Toole well in his endeavours.