Feargal Quinn (Independent)

The annual report of the data protection commissioner is an interesting document and should be discussed here. For some months I have been arguing strongly for the introduction of speed cameras throughout Ireland as a method of reducing road deaths. The Data Protection Commissioner has some very moderate views in this regard. This topic would benefit from a debate which would express the voice of the Oireachtas on this matter.

There was a call yesterday for a debate in the House on the introduction of fair trade products. The Leader of the House attended the Comhlámh lunch last week which I did not attend. This subject should be debated in the House because every citizen and not just the Government can do something about it. Fair trade coffee is automatically served in the Members' restaurant in Leinster House unless another type is requested. This positive discrimination is very worthy and I encourage the rest of us to take action in this area also.