Mary O'Rourke (Fianna Fail)

Senator Norris raised the issue of the management of roads and speed bumps and also the fact that the American ambassador did not turn up yesterday. He was told not to attend.

Senator Feeney raised the issue of libel laws and privacy. She had raised the matter previously relating to the Anabel case. I will seek to have that debate next week. The Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform, Deputy McDowell, may seek to ventilate his ideas which would be good. Senator Coghlan raised the issue of deer, sheep and the culling of deer which he considers necessary. He suggests that the Department of the Environment, Heritage and Local Government should deal first with the imported deer. Senator Maurice Hayes called for legislation in the area of privacy and behaviour. I think the time is ripe to do so. This issue should be moved on sharply and smartly, otherwise we are all diminished. He also said he was surprised by the withdrawal of Dr. Wallace from assisting at the Joint Committee on the Environment and Local Government. Senator Feighan raised the issue of the libel laws. He raised also the issue of the withdrawal of the hospital transport service except for cancer and dialysis patients. I do not know if that is the case. I am sure it is not but I will inquire. Senator Glynn asked for a debate on the law of libel and total privilege and on bullying. We are hoping to have the Minister for Education and Science come to the House soon. I will request that the subject be included in her remarks.