Mary O'Rourke (Fianna Fail)

I will ensure that message is passed on. We have been fortunate that most Ministers who have attended here took amendments in this House. There was evidence of this at the beginning of today's business when it was reported that the Dáil has accepted amendments made to Bills in the Seanad. We have been very lucky. While it is part of their duty, Ministers have been prompt in coming to this House to debate legislation and we have found them to be entirely courteous and helpful.

Senator O'Toole referred to the recognition of foreign trained doctors. This is linked to the motion he has tabled, about which Senator Henry has often spoken, to increase the intake of students into the schools of medicine here. It will take these students six or seven years to qualify. I would consider putting my name to that motion.

Senator McDowell referred to Brian Rossiter. The attention is on Africa this weekend and on the call, "making poverty history". I understand the Taoiseach will make a definitive statement on the matter at the UN meeting in September.

Senator Mansergh said there should always be an expeditious and immediate investigation into any death in Garda custody. He referred to the ESRI and the red hot economy. I smiled this morning because usually George Lee is so lugubrious when talking about financial matters. Even when there was a good news story, he was still lugubrious this morning, but perhaps that is his manner.