Mary O'Rourke (Fianna Fail)

Senator Finucane asked for a debate on the Travers report, which we will not receive until tomorrow but I do not know at what time. I take the Senator's point and we will have an opportunity to discuss it.

Senator O'Toole also referred to this report. He suggested that the debate on it could be taken later but Oireachtas Members will not the report until tomorrow. It would be premature to have a debate this evening. The Senator also brought up the matter of unqualified teachers. I heard a good debate on RTE radio between John Carr and a young woman who had qualified as a teacher but was finding it difficult to get a job. The Senator issued a warning about what could happen on the matter, particularly in the context of the Constitution.

Senator O'Meara reminded us that it is International Women's Day and she applauded the McCartney sisters. She also raised the issue of BreastCheck, which can identify breast cancer early, and we should debate it. She also referred to the Travers report.

Senator Dardis referred to the Health (Amendment) Bill, while Senator Coghlan sought a debate on insurance costs.