James Bannon (Fine Gael)

I welcome the measures taken by MEPs last week in regard to the fight against road deaths and injuries. I understand that the European Parliament is to introduce welcome new changes in design and new technologies are to be used in motor vehicles to eliminate blind spots. I have noticed a variation in the view available in the rear view and wing mirrors on my car. It is an anomaly which must be addressed. Our MEPs are insisting on it and, therefore, it is important we have a debate on the matter in this Chamber.

I support my colleague, Senator Brian Hayes, in regard to the report of the Inspector of Prisons and Places of Detention and the Freedom of Information Act. The fact that the report was published in the public domain before it reached Members of the Oireachtas demonstrates that the Government has too many spinners.