Mary O'Rourke (Fianna Fail)

I will not mention them.

Senator Bannon requested that the Minister for Agriculture and Food, Deputy Coughlan, come before the House. He raised the issue of Brazilian and Argentinian beef. Although cattle are subject to foot and mouth disease in those countries, beef is still imported. Senator McHugh called for a debate on early school leavers and discussed those who are vulnerable in the jobs market. Senator Kitt, who is no longer present, defended the judges' independence.