Mary O'Rourke (Fianna Fail)

The Leader of the Opposition, Senator Brian Hayes, raised the fast pace at which the Intoxicating Liquor Bill is being dealt with. I ascertained that it is listed for debate in the other House on Tuesday next. Therefore it was not a scare story that we had to get it through quickly. I wish we had more time to debate it but that is not possible on this occasion.

I note his call for a debate on No. 16, the review of the Offences Against the State Act. We talked about it this morning in the office. Time will be made available for such a debate but of what duration I am not sure.