Mary O'Rourke (Fianna Fail)

I am being provocative. Senator Henry raised the issue of the State pathology service. With the increasing number of murders, the State pathologist will probably not stay in the job if an assistant is not appointed. I will raise this matter directly with the Minister.

Senator MacSharry called for a primary school teacher to be added to the educational advisory board. Such teachers deal with young people with various disabilities and would be of enormous help on the board.

Senator Terry referred to the lack of respect for gardaí. The Minister will soon publish a Garda Bill. Crimes against women are horrific and are increasing in level and intensity. We will seek to hold a debate on the issue of crime. Senator Ormonde spoke about crime committed by young people. Young boys of 14 and 15 are roaming the streets at 3 a.m. and there seems to be no parental control over them.

Senator Norris raised the issue of Iraq. The issue of weapons of mass destruction was always fanciful and now every shred of credibility has been taken from it. Who accompanied the Senator on his recent trip to Palestine?