Mary O'Rourke (Fianna Fail)

Senator Glynn thought a rolling debate was a good idea, and he raised the issue of diabetes. We could not have a full two-hour debate if the Minister were to come in and only discuss that issue, so the idea of a rolling debate is good.

I do not know about unqualified Health and Safety Authority officers, but the Minister of State at the Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment, Deputy Killeen, will bring a health and safety at work Bill before this House and we will debate the issue then.

It was suggested that because local representatives no longer sit on health boards the voice of the people is not being heard and service users are getting nothing back. It is a fair point, because heretofore people had their say.

Senator Mooney complimented the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform and requested a debate on the Middle East. I have been scheduling such a debate for the first week, although legislation is coming before the House.