Camillus Glynn (Fianna Fail)

I support the call for a debate on the Commission on Mental Health report. Such a debate would be timely.

I totally concur with Senator Norris's belief that the consultants are not opting for the right course of action. I have worked with consultants for many years and they are fine people. The Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children, Deputy Harney, has pleaded with them not to take this course of action. I reiterate that plea and believe all right-minded people in the House would do likewise.

I also seek a debate on rail services. A recent announcement pertaining to the supply of new rolling stock was long overdue. Many strides have been made in upgrading the rail network, but a debate would be timely. I re-echo the sentiments expressed by Senator Dooley. There is a part of Ireland outside Dublin. The line from Mullingar to Athlone would be very important for a significant section of the community if it were reopened. A number of small stations on lines throughout the country would benefit from similar initiatives, not least my local station at Killucan, which I consider to be a good station. A large section of the community now lives in that area due to increased populations around Rathwire, Killucan and Ratharney. Those people would certainly benefit from the reopening of Killucan station.