Mary O'Rourke (Fianna Fail)

Senator Brian Hayes raised the matter of the proposed amendment to the Criminal Justice Bill to ensure that staff in frontline services will be given greater protection than is the case at present. I will convey his views to the Minister. The Senator also suggested that we should stand in unity with the McCartney sisters against thuggery. All sectors of politics have shown good faith in respect of that family. I hope their valiant stand will yield results.

Senator O'Toole suggested that the title of Senator be formally retained when Members leave the service of the House. He specified that this should apply to Senators of substance. I do not know who would be responsible for deciding that.