Mary O'Rourke (Fianna Fail)

The Leader of the Opposition, Senator Brian Hayes, referred to the Bill dealing with matters such as ID cards and the ideas of the Minister for Justice in relation to alcohol abuse and other issues. I draw the attention of the House to the fact that the Criminal Justice (Public Order) Bill 2002 will be before the House next Thursday. That will provide an opportunity for Members to raise those issues. Reference was also made to the Minister's visit yesterday to a school, to which there was open access. I regarded it as a good idea that he met young people and laid out his stall to them. I believe he chooses his formats and environments very carefully. Perhaps it rankled that he took the opportunity to speak to young people.