Mary O'Rourke (Fianna Fail)

I do not know about that. The Senator asked about the Garda Síochána Bill.

Senator Quinn asked for a debate on whether there should be random drug testing of school children. This testing is being carried out in the UK on secondary level students. Senator Fitzgerald also spoke on that subject. I suggest a combined debate on AIDS and drug abuse. Senator Quinn asked if random drug testing of school children would be effective in this country. Perhaps it would be.

Senator Coonan asked for a debate on decentralisation. I was not aware that a section of the Equality Authority did not wish to be decentralised. I understand that union conferences are being held today and at the weekend on the subject of decentralisation. Decentralisation will take some time to bring to fruition. The House debated a Private Members' motion on the matter last week. The Government is very much in favour of decentralisation and I presume the Senator is also in favour because he has asked if another body, such as the Garda Complaints Board, could be decentralised to Roscrea. It will take time to co-ordinate and progress decentralisation. I have no doubt that the energy and commitment of the Government, the Minister for Finance, Deputy McCreevy, and the Minister of State of State at the Department of Finance, Deputy Parlon, will cause it to find favour.

Senator Cummins asked a question about puppy farms, particularly in County Wexford. That is a matter for the Department of the Environment, Heritage and Local Government. I will ask the Minister, Deputy Cullen, to outline his plans in that regard.

I agree with the point made by Senator Bannon about the regional tourism boards. They are very large and are not centred on the identifiable attractions of an area which are what attract people to a region, not a vague mid-west or mid-east description. I know that in Clonmacnoise there are guides who are proficient in German and French as well as English. Senator Mansergh has informed me that the Rock of Cashel guides are also proficient in those languages. This is necessary because we cannot expect everyone else to speak English just because we do.

A Chathaoirligh, I wish to speak to the party leaders for a few moments. Thank you.