Maurice Hayes (Independent)

I support Senator Quinn's request for a debate on the integration of immigrants in society, which is the most pressing social problem we face. We need incoming workers for the economy because they bring a great richness and diversity to our society. There appears to be no policy in this regard. We have an opportunity to avoid the situations that have arisen in France and Britain.

On Senator Norris's request for a debate on cystic fibrosis and the disparity of figures between here and Northern Ireland, this is a place close to home from which we can learn how to deal with this appalling illness. Sufferers comprise an important group in society for whom great improvements could be made without enormous expense.