Mary White (Fianna Fail)

I reassure Senator Norris that American troops will begin to be withdrawn next year when the congressional elections will take place and will be fully out of Iraq in three years' time when the presidential election is approaching. I can already see a move in beginning to admit the war of deceit has failed and has been a total disaster.

I also support Senator Norris's calls for an immediate debate on homelessness in this city and throughout the country. Every morning when walking on Molesworth Street, one can see people who have been lying on the street during the night. A lady protesting on a different issue is also sleeping on Kildare Street.

I left no stone unturned to put child care on the Fianna Fáil agenda. If the party does not have the political will to act in the way it should it is not my fault. I have done my best.