Mary O'Rourke (Fianna Fail)

Most people spoke in a pejorative sense. I am not referring to Senator O'Toole but many Members spoke as if the Minister should be hung, drawn and quartered. My view is that when the facts are known it will be a different matter.

The Senator asked for a debate on Waterways Ireland, which I would like. I, the Senator and others spent a very pleasant day on the waterways of Ireland — people will say we are galloping around the country although I will not say rollicking — and it would be good to have a debate.

Senator Tuffy welcomed the verdict on the Colombia Three. During the debate on the Order of Business, most Members did not refer to Senator White, the one person from this House who went to Colombia, although Senator Kitt mentioned her. Fair dues to Senator White, she stuck to her guns — I apologise, that is the wrong word.