Paschal Mooney (Fianna Fail)

I join with colleagues in asking the Leader to provide time to debate the Morris report. I know the McBrearty family. I know the father, Frank, through my showbusiness connections because the family ran a very successful cabaret venue. I have spoken to him and the family are very angry. I hope that in the context of this debate there is some move towards compensating the McBrearty family in line with what they are looking for. The evidence speaks for itself in that regard. There should be no delay in ensuring due compensation is paid. It is not that they need the money. They are very wealthy people but this is a matter of principle.

I share the view about the Garda. At a time when there are external threats, we should be seen to regroup in support of the Garda Síochána as a body corporate because we are continually under threat. It is not long since we had various external threats from subversives who were involved in bank robberies and murder. There is a continuing threat to the State's existence. It may sound like hyperbole, but it is nonetheless a fact, and the Minister has said it.

In the context of the EU constitution it is imperative, despite Senator Norris's cynicism, that we continue with this debate. As we have the distinguished chairman of the National Forum on Europe here, I would like to ask him to initiate proposals through the Leader——