Mary O'Rourke (Fianna Fail)

I would think so, if they have any sense. Senator Mansergh also spoke about democracy and called for a debate on the annual report of An Post. We can have such a debate and will invite the Minister to whom the report is presented to attend. Senator Norris congratulated the Office of Public Works on the job done at the National Library, which is free to the public and has a shop, a café and everything one would need. The Senator spoke about Carmichael House and I have been approached on the matter this morning. Terrific voluntary work is carried out there and it is the catalyst for all the voluntary organisations. The Senator made remarks about the late President Reagan, which will be on the record and on which I would prefer not to comment as he has passed away.

Senator Terry mentioned the need for ongoing and properly structured funding for Carmichael House. Senator Hayes called for a calm debate following the referendum and he also spoke about Carmichael House. Senator Henry spoke about prison doctors who, while not on strike, do not attend all the time they should. She asked me to raise this with the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform and I will certainly do so. I heard Senator Bannon over the weekend on local radio. There is no doubt that he was the star of the show.