Mary O'Rourke (Fianna Fail)

I note his view but do not agree with it. A call was made for information on measures for the prevention of suicide. Senator Scanlon congratulated Senator O'Toole on his appointment as vice-chairman of the PIAB and raised the issue of exit taxes on people disposing of SSIAs within three months. The rush on these accounts will be such that no money will remain in them. Senator Feighan noted the number of suicides in Roscommon, which for a period of time were reported almost daily. The "Prime Time" report was salutary on this issue.

It is difficult to match the rhetoric of Senator White on the Fontenoy club. I recall a poem which includes the line "On Fontenoy, on Fontenoy". Senator Dardis has just reminded me of the line, "Even the ranks of Tuscany could scarce forbear to cheer", which is applicable to this House.