Mary O'Rourke (Fianna Fail)

We are used to Senator Ross being a media mogul. He was astounded when he was presented with evidence of price fixing in "Prime Time Investigates". He argued today that the Competition Authority is apparently unable to produce evidence for prosecutions and that motorists are victimised. He also spoke about how car dealers have set up their own rules and fines, which appears very odd.

Senator Ormonde took up the same issue as Senator O'Toole about the child protection officers and their place in the school environment. Senator Ulick Burke wondered how we care for people with mental health problems in the prison system. Senator Henry told us the Irish Prison Service report is not out yet. As soon as it is released we will discuss it in the House.

Senator Jim Walsh requested a debate on the Competition Authority. That is long overdue. The members of the authority are leaving one after the other. There were five resignations last week, which was quite alarming.