Camillus Glynn (Fianna Fail)

At about this time last year, I referred to certain instances pertaining to the use of fireworks. I am not a killjoy but there is more need now than ever to enforce the law. I am not calling for new legislation but the existing legislation should be enforced. There is a strong case to be made for local authorities to organise firework displays in their administrative areas. In that way the use of fireworks could be brought under control because the current situation is outrageous. Sparklers and other fireworks are being thrown through old people's letterboxes and they are living in fear and trepidation in their own homes as a result.

I ask the Leader to arrange a debate on men's health and type 2 diabetes. On a local radio station today, a representative of the Diabetes Federation of Ireland was articulating the dangers associated with type 2 diabetes and the possibility that a large section of the community is unaware that it has the condition. I urge such a debate to be scheduled as soon as possible on these important issues.