Mary O'Rourke (Fianna Fail)

I thank Senator Walsh for that clarification. We can get further clarification if needed, but I understand that any Member of this House can attend the sub-committee meeting. It is important that as many of us as can attend do so, particularly on the days when evidence is being taken. I spoke to members of the Taoiseach's office who recommend that we do not discuss the matter in either Chamber of the House. I can speak only for this House. The Taoiseach does not recommend a discussion on the matter prior to the completion of the hearings and the issuing to both Houses of the report. We can then discuss the matter freely. I recommend that anyone who wishes to attend meetings of the sub-committee should do so, take notes and reflect on the matter. The bombings were dreadful. As Senator Ó Murchú said, time does not dim what happened, but rather accentuates it. Where do we go to next? This question was raised on "Morning Ireland" this morning in an excellent programme which presented every point of view. The course we take now is the business of the sub-committee, which will look into the matter comprehensively.

As Senators Norris and McCarthy noted, the misgivings expressed by the committee considering electronic voting are justified. I hope the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government, Deputy Cullen, will address the issue in this House in the next session.

Senator Morrissey brought good tidings of great joy prior to Christmas. His savings on his business and car insurance were amazing. We would like to hear later how he secured these rates.