Ann Ormonde (Fianna Fail)

I support the two causes set out by Senator Terry. I would like us to discuss the CSO report early in the new year. This is an important issue regarding opportunity for women in employment and whether the glass ceiling still exists; according to the report it does. It is also an important issue regarding family life, in particular child care.

Like Senator Bohan, I am concerned about the increase in toll road charges. The knock-on effect is that residential areas are clogged up and dangerous for residents. This is seriously affecting quality of life in that transport and motorists are moving through residential areas. It would be interesting to have a debate on the issue in the new year.