Mary O'Rourke (Fianna Fail)

We will discuss the roll-out of services in tomorrow's oncology debate. The Senator spoke on the 309 cancer sufferers who were caught in the early stages, showing up the numbers who are not diagnosed and who therefore miss the opportunity for early treatment. The Senator mentioned his family situation. I thank him, he is a voice of reason on that issue. I also remember the story of the woman travelling six or seven hours to get her treatment in Dublin.

Senator Jim Walsh wants a debate on the tribunals and their current status. Senator Ulick Burke wants a debate on decentralisation, mentioned the failure of the NRA to relocate to Ballinasloe and asked where is Parlon country now.

Senator Scanlon spoke on BreastCheck in the north west. As a self-effacing person I thank him for his compliment on the trains. Senator Feighan spoke on hard-pressed parents who should be praised for getting child care. Obviously there would be no children if there were no parents.

Senator Feighan also asked why the extra gardaí in Dublin involved in Operation Freeflow are not attending to the drugs problem. I would like to acclaim the successes and triumphs of the Garda in tacking drugs. Every weekend we hear about drug hauls and they deserve our thanks.