Mary O'Rourke (Fianna Fail)

I am sorry. The Senator has views on both sides. He also asked for a debate on the banking system. A debate is opening up on the issue of civilian debt in Iraq. There is an open letter on that issue today in The Times, signed by many eminent people.

Senator Maurice Hayes was also taken by the tone which has been set in the debate on the North and praised the Taoiseach, the Prime Minister and the Civil Service.

Senator Coghlan wants a debate on the North and also on retail planning guidelines, which I think is of huge consequence. If the IKEA store is built in Ballymun, traffic on the M50 will be one issue. However, there is also an issue as to how it will affect retail business around the country.

Senator Glynn spoke of the position of An Post workers. We have all been visited by representatives of the Communications Workers' Union. Indeed, they visited me last Saturday. Senator Glynn also requested a debate on men's health, in particular the issue of prostate cancer. That would be useful and we will endeavour to have such a debate in the new year.

Senator McCarthy asked when a Government commitment is an actual commitment. Greater minds than mine must answer that.