Mary O'Rourke (Fianna Fail)

I will inquire about it. Senator MacSharry wants a debate on the fishing industry. Such a debate is overdue and we will arrange it. Senator Henry spoke about the Law of the Sea (Repression of Piracy) Bill 2001, which must now be well out of date. Senator Fitzgerald was right when he said the Minister for Education and Science will reach her target, but has started with easing disadvantage.

Senator Bannon wants a debate on incinerators, as well as a debate on overcharging by Vodafone. Senator Kett supports Senator Glynn's remarks on fireworks. Senator Feighan spoke about the NRA and its change of heart on the crash barriers. The Cathaoirleach was good to allow the Senator's point about Remembrance Day, which is next Sunday. Many Irish people lost their lives fighting in the First and Second World Wars.

Senator Mansergh made the point that we are not the richest country in Europe. The recent IMF report puts us at 99%. Senator Ross wants a debate on An Post, and I think we should have one. It appears that we will be strapped again this Christmas when the mail will be at its heaviest. We will invite the Minister to the House. Senator Kenneally raised the issue of a case in Italy, where a consumer brought a case against the banks, which now have to pay €20 billion to €30 billion to consumers.

Senator Browne raised the issue of school transport as well as lessons for An Post from the UK. The postal service almost came to a halt in the UK, and now they are going to close all the small post offices there.