John Gerard Hanafin (Fianna Fail)

I join with Senators who called for a debate on Northern Ireland. Will the Leader arrange a debate on Iraq? As one who believed there were weapons of mass destruction, and a clear and immediate danger, I would like to hear the views of the House on Iraq and on how we move forward. I am conscious that the flag is flying at half mast today in honour of and respect for a soldier who died on UN peacekeeping duties in Liberia. Perhaps as part of the debate on Iraq, we could discuss a UN role for Ireland in Iraq.

Will the Leader convey our good wishes to the Minister for Finance?

(Interruptions).