Mary O'Rourke (Fianna Fail)

The Senator referred to the proposed Italian EU Commissioner, Signor Buttiglione. Everyone is entitled to their opinion but not where it would cut across one's duty. The Senator also referred to motion No. 13 on which the Cathaoirleach ruled.

Senator Dooley asked for a debate on Aer Lingus. I will endeavour to get the Minister for Transport to come to the House to debate the matter.

Senator Browne asked for a debate on wireless technology. If he was listening to "Morning Ireland" he would have heard a debate on the issue. He also asked for a debate on the health service.

Senator Bannon asked for a debate on roads, particularly the blackspots on secondary roads. Senator Coghlan asked for debates on the Ombudsman's report, the PIAB and stealth tax. He was very poetic when he said that stealth is stealing the nation's wealth, or other people's wealth.