John Paul Phelan (Fine Gael)

Now I know why the Save Leitrim campaign was established. It was to save Leitrim from Senator Leyden rather than to save the electoral boundary of the county. I support my colleagues' call for a debate on decentralisation. Yesterday, we saw the broken promises in this regard so it would be apt to have a debate on the issue.

I agree with Senator Glynn's comments on unprovoked attacks. I have raised the matter previously and we should have a discussion with the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform on the issues that have arisen following the recent spate of attacks. Will the Leader outline the provisions for a debate on the budget next week? What is planned or agreed?