Mary O'Rourke (Fianna Fail)

Any matter raised by any Member is relevant. It is quite elitist to say that one Senator's matter is more important than another's. I hate the attitude that one person's point is more important than that of someone else.

Senator John Paul Phelan has sought a debate on agriculture and the World Trade Organisation for some time. We will try to arrange that for next week. Senator Mooney mentioned the negative aspects of the social welfare system for those in the theatrical profession who want to receive welfare but do not get a sympathetic hearing from the Department of Social and Family Affairs.

Senator McCarthy asked for an apple for the Cabinet to keep the Progressive Democrats and the Labour Party out.