Mary O'Rourke (Fianna Fail)

I agree with Senator Ó Murchú's comments on the advertisement for Sandtex, which is hateful and hurtful. I saw it in newspapers but have not yet seen it on hoardings. It shows a large picture which is denigratory of older people as it juxtaposes them with an image of the company's resurfacing properties. It is awful and I had intended to make a complaint to the makers of the advertisement.

Senator Norris called for a debate on Iraq and raised recent comments made by Donald Rumsfeld. He also asked when the ombudsman for children would be appointed. I hope we will bring certitude to this issue before long.