Mary O'Rourke (Fianna Fail)

Senator Norris also raised the issue of speed limits and road tolls. We are having a debate on transport on Private Members Business tomorrow evening.

Senator Dooley asked for a debate on interest rates and stressed the moral obligation of the banks. He is quite right in that respect. Quite apart from the fact that they make large profits and have the financial competency to do what they want, they also have a moral obligation.

Senator Ulick Burke raised the issue of the farming community in the west suffering through the long-standing dispute in the Department of Agriculture and Food. I am aware that this is causing hardship. I understand that the first case was won, but that the second grouping lost its case. I am aware that the dispute is about promotions, but I do not know the exact details. We asked last week for the Minister for Agriculture and Food to come before the House to discuss the matter. Perhaps we might have the debate next week.