Mary O'Rourke (Fianna Fail)

There are 1,633 schools without access to psychological services. The Senator wants the Minister for Education and Science to come to the House for a debate on services for those with special needs.

Senator Callanan wants a debate on the World Trade Organisation and a general debate on agriculture. He had a word of praise too for the Minister for Agriculture and Food.

Senator Henry protested at the use of chemical weapons in Iraq. She also mentioned the lack of scrutiny and the standardisation of degrees. Senator Kitt spoke too about the use of chemical weapons in Iraq. Referring to the NUIG debate on compulsory Irish for qualifications, he said Irish is a working language.

Senator Browne called for a debate on drug abuse and the drugs trade in general. He also said that some Travellers need to face up to hard facts within their communities.

Senator Ross is not a bit impressed by PhDs, whether real or false. He introduced a note of common sense to this matter. He asked for a debate on the construction industry, saying that the property boom has had an appalling effect on those who seek metaphorically to get a foot on the property ladder.

Senator Daly wants a debate on agriculture, particularly in view of the recent report. Senator Bradford also wants a debate on the World Trade Organisation in respect of the sugar industry and the important dialogue on that topic in Brussels this week and next.

Senator Feeney wants a debate on gangland murders and Senator Terry spoke about the danger they pose for innocent bystanders. There are now more gardaí than there were during the height of the trouble in 1995 to 1996.