Mary O'Rourke (Fianna Fail)

The Senator said stealth taxes are being introduced.

Senator Quinn commended Commissioner Prodi and characterised his remarks as a wake-up call. The Senator also said that the M50 is not working, a point with which I agree.

Senator Moylan proposed that the leaders of Northern Ireland's political parties be invited to the House. That is a terrific idea which we shall follow up. Senator Feighan raised the European directive on doctors. Senator Leyden also raised the matter. I notice a strong companionship between the Senators on matters of this sort. I have heard the Senators on local radio. They are both very good at expressing their opinions.