Mary O'Rourke (Fianna Fail)

We have on the spot knowledge; it has already commenced. The Senator also wants the House to discuss the issue of equality in the context of insurance. I will ask the Tánaiste to come to the House.

Senator Ó Murchú also suggested discussing the impeachment process in the Committee on Procedure and Privileges. Senator Cummins spoke about underage gambling. We all got cards from people who are very concerned that young people can bet on the tote. This completely negates the Gaming and Lotteries Act. The Senator called for an amendment to the Act. That is a finance matter and I will ask the Minister for Finance, Deputy McCreevy, to consider it.

Senator Hanafin raised the matter of the huge profits being made by the duopoly in the mobile phone market here. He asked whether prices could be reduced, bearing in mind the propensity of the Irish to talk.

Senator Ulick Burke spoke about the lack of psychiatric services in the Irish prison system. That is a matter for the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform. I will ask him to consider debating the matter.

Senator Mooney called for a debate on Iraq and the issues in Gaza. The difficulty is that the Minister will be away this week and next week on important EU business. It is approaching the busiest period, but there is a standing invitation regarding that debate.

Senator Quinn suggested paying money to doctors if they keep people out of hospital. I am sure that in his case it is good living that has kept him healthy, wealthy and wise. I do not see why I should pay anyone if I am in good health. That is owing to my own regime, although it is not always very healthy. It is a dotty notion because it is not doctors who keep people out of hospital but people themselves. However, the Senator subscribes to the idea.