Mary O'Rourke (Fianna Fail)

Yes. Senator Coonan referred to Teagasc and the Minister for Agriculture and Food. The closure of Teagasc offices was not announced yesterday. I read about it approximately one month ago. I do not know whether it is a proper rationalisation measure. I will speak to the Minister on the issue.

Senator Browne referred to autism and the need for proper speech therapy programmes. Independent Senators asked for a similar debate.

Senator Ulick Burke asked for a debate on IDA policy while Senator Daly asked for a rebuttal to be made in the House.