Mary O'Rourke (Fianna Fail)

I intend to speak as well.

Senator Quinn asked for a debate on health and the closures. If the Minister is available he will come before the House. The Senator also spoke about the siren that went off in his car. It would be salutary if there were sirens in cars which went off if one drove at 32 mph in a 30 mph zone. There would be a lot of sirens going off. I do not mean to make a joke of this because it is a serious issue and the deaths that occurred recently were horrendous.

Senator Ormonde supported Senator Ryan's comments about trucks. She also promises a lively debate this evening. Senator Coghlan sought more time for the debate.

Senator Coghlan also asked when the Tánaiste and the Taoiseach will speak to each other. Both were telling the truth. The Taoiseach said there was no proposal at Cabinet, so there is no such proposal. The Tánaiste said she is considering it within her Department. Both the Taoiseach and the Tánaiste are correct.