Mary O'Rourke (Fianna Fail)

Senator Kate Walsh referred to the nursing homes scandal and paid tribute to the Garda. Senator Kitt spoke about the rights of the elderly. We say a great deal about the rights of various groupings, of which the elderly are the least able to stand up for themselves. I agree that more beds are needed. Senator Kitt also said nursing homes in the east receive approximately three times the subvention paid to those in the west.

Senator White was very generous in congratulating the Labour Party and, in particular, Senator O'Meara on her child care initiative. People should watch out. They heard it here first that Senator White will soon be bursting into print on the matter.