James Bannon (Fine Gael)

I support Senator O'Toole with regard to a debate on café bars. There was an interesting situation during the week when Senator Morrissey stated that Fianna Fáil has no values or principles in respect of this issue. Despite the official policy of the Department of Health and Children to oppose the café bar system, there is a significant conflict of interest with the Tánaiste, who is the Minister with responsibility for this area, and her Department with regard to alcohol outlets in Ireland. The issue must be urgently debated.