Mary O'Rourke (Fianna Fail)

The Cathaoirleach said we should not talk about people when they are not here.

Senator McCarthy asked about the future of county developments plans in the light of the new planning guidelines, which we hope to learn about later this morning. Senator Lydon called for a debate on the interim report of the Morris tribunal.

Senator Cummins spoke about the fluoridation of water supplies. He also raised the issue of the Coroners Act 1962 which the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform intends to review in light of a recent occurrence.

Senator Feeney asked for a debate on accident and emergency services. She made a reasoned argument in that regard. She knows there are difficulties, but she would like all the facts rather than just a disjointed bit of a debate. She also called for a debate on the professionals who work in the health service. The Senator's record on the Joint Committee on Health and Children should be noted.