Jim Walsh (Fianna Fail)

I concur with the comments about the general peaceful way in which the marching season has begun in the North with the exception of the Ardoyne last night. If the Parades Commission recommendation had been observed and taken on board by the PSNI, last night's events would not have occurred. It is regrettable that, at a time when efforts have been made to build confidence in policing in the North, the recommendation was not taken on board. I am sure the Government will take up the matter to ensure that in future there is greater adherence to the recommendations of that body.

Although I accept we will not have time before the end of this session, perhaps the Leader would provide time for a debate early in the next session to assist and commend the Minister for Finance in his efforts to reduce the ridiculously high legal fees paid to tribunal lawyers. There is a need to go further than that. People in privileged positions such as those in the legal profession are considerably overcharging for services and that should be tackled. I hope we will have the support of all sides of the House to ensure that people in such positions are taken to task and that much more reasonable and fair figures will apply in future.

It is easy for Members to make political points when commenting but there has been a need to tackle the issue of junior doctors. Their working hours were well in excess of what was prudent from a safety point of view and also contravene what is allowed by the EU directive. There is a need for all of us to be much more responsible in the way we approach these issues both inside and outside the House.