John Paul Phelan (Fine Gael)

I agree that a debate on the MRSA superbug would be welcome. I was going to say that a gentleman from Carlow spoke to me this morning about it, but I did not.

I agree with Senator Ulick Burke with regard to a debate with the Minister for Education and Science. I would welcome an opportunity in the new session to discuss the Minister's proposals. From what I have read this morning, the proposals seem like a good idea. It would be useful to discuss the proposals.

I agree with the comments made by Senator Leyden. I was part of the delegation that visited Palestine. As somebody who did not really have any views on the subject before I went there, it was a real eye-opening experience for me to see the conditions in that part of the world. I ask the Leader to arrange a debate on the problem at the earliest opportunity in the new session. Things seem to be getting much worse for Palestinians and significant issues remain to be resolved.