Mary O'Rourke (Fianna Fail)

The lady in question was not re-appointed to do the job. I do not know to what Senator Ulick Burke was referring when he raised the issue of moneys which had not been drawn down and could be used to help tackle poverty or AIDS. We will ask the Minister of State at the Department of Foreign Affairs, Deputy Kitt, to come to the House. He is a worthy representative who adopts strong positions on various causes. Time is the problem now because of the upcoming legislation.

Senator Mansergh supported calls for a debate on higher education and wished that e-voting had not become a partisan issue, as it clearly has. Senator Bradford, while agreeing that the truth and reconciliation idea was excellent in itself, wished that the Cory report could be published as it would throw some light on the issues. Senator Coghlan raised the issue of e-voting and Senator Hanafin raised the issue of the faults of the present system of voting. Senator Feighan again raised the issue of e-voting. The legislation on e-voting will be introduced here. I understand the heads of the Bill are being prepared at the moment. If we get the Bill here quickly, we can debate the points being made.