Mary O'Rourke (Fianna Fail)

Yes. We are clearly not on a trail of debauchery if we are there. It is often a case of making arrangements to meet somebody there. It is not correct to give the impression that we are all closeted in a particular place. I regret the manner in which it was highlighted and I thank the Senator for raising the matter.

Senator Brian Hayes mentioned the remarks made by Niall Andrews, MEP, when he stated that he believed Irish neutrality was a sham. I do not believe it is a sham but I agree that the House should debate the matter. Without wishing to sound castigatory, the fact that Niall Andrews, who is a distinguished person as the Senator says, is not standing for re-election may have caused him to make that comment.