Mary O'Rourke (Fianna Fail)

I listened to Senator Ó Murchú and tried to read between the lines. Dancing on graves is never a pretty sight but we have seen much of it in the past 24 to 48 hours. It is heinous no matter whose grave one is dancing on.

Is it not nice that Senator Brian Hayes's little child prayed for Senator White? He spoke about how we have been at this point in child care for nine years. We have a five-year plan that will unfold as the years go on and it has been given a robust financial start. I applaud this wonderful plan. More announcements will be made and the plan will progress. I congratulate the Government and whoever played a part in this matter. Under the Cathaoirleach's tutelage, this House has played a significant role in debates on child care irrespective of who spoke or who put them on the agenda.