Mary O'Rourke (Fianna Fail)

Senator Feeney said there was a small group of militants among those who protested outside the front gate last night. We can discuss that issue when the relevant Minister comes before the House later today. Senator Finucane also mentioned the protest and referred to the fact that Members of the Oireachtas mingled with the protesters. That led to a frisson in terms of the encounter and it did not help in regard to what was happening.