Mary O'Rourke (Fianna Fail)

Senator Coghlan referred to the Competition Authority report on the professions, in particular, the legal and medical professions. For a long time Senator O'Toole has been calling for a for a debate on competition law. Perhaps the latest report could form the catalyst for such a debate for which I believe the Tánaiste would be interested in coming here. We will not be able to have a general debate next week because we will be taking the Finance Bill, the Social Welfare Bill and the Motor Tax Bill. However, I will put it at the top of the list.

Senator O'Toole agreed with Senator Coghlan and referred to a private individual who wished to invest in an MRI machine and the alleged boycotting of the proper usage of the machine. That matter could be discussed with the Minister for Health and Children. The Senator also referred to support for the island community on Inishbiggle. I understand from newspaper reports this morning that the owner of the land is disputing its use for a mast for the cable car. The reports may be wrong but I understand that is where the difficulty lies. The matter could be discussed with the Minister for Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs, Deputy Ó Cuív. It would be suitable for an Adjournment debate during which the details could be explored.

It is not often I agree with Senator Ryan but I will on this occasion on the way the war is being depicted.