Mary O'Rourke (Fianna Fail)

Yes. Senator Norris mentioned a report on the kidnap of the President of Haiti. We do not know the truth of this. He also raised the behaviour of the Americans in Venezuela and that Americans said that seeing Muslims going around is an Islamic threat in itself.

With regard to Senator Kenneally's comments, I spoke to the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources, Deputy Dermot Ahern, on Saturday and he would be keen to come to the House to discuss the report on fixed lines and the roll out of broadband. We may be able to arrange that for the week after next.

In response to Senator Coghlan, we are debating guidelines on planning tomorrow and we look forward to hearing his contributions. He also asked for an update on the Hanly report.

When the report on victims in justice, to which Senator Walsh referred, is published it will be the best time for a debate. It is due soon.

Senator Henry mentioned the working time directive and doctors. It cannot be put back and must be implemented. I did not read the article the Senator mentioned on blood transfusions. She asked that the Minister for Health and Children come to the House to speak about this and the blood transfusion board.

Senator Cummins referred to inter-urban roads. I was in Dungarvan yesterday. The Senator should try travelling from Athlone to Dungarvan. The first signpost for Dungarvan appears about ten miles short of the town. That is a local matter which I should raise with the Senator rather than him raising it with me.