Mary O'Rourke (Fianna Fail)

Yes, but most people do not want the number of their mobile telephone in a directory.

Senator Feeney mentioned struck-off doctors and asked about the Medical Practitioners Bill. It will be published this year and will replace the Act that established the Irish Medical Council. She also mentioned the issue of speed limits.

Senator Tuffy suggested that young people should come in to listen to a debate on young people and that we should meet them beforehand. That is a good idea.

Senator Glynn stated that we should recognise medical qualifications from outside the State. Mutual recognition would fall within Commissioner McCreevy's services directive. There is also merit in looking at the road safety standards in other jurisdictions.

Senator McHugh raised the advice given by Teagasc on the nitrates directive and wants the two Ministers to come into the House to listen to a debate, particularly on the technological advances that have been made in this area.

Senator Ó Murchú offered his support for the Garda reserve and pointed out that the Bill went through this House. I can remember the debate and Members' enthusiasm for it.

Senator Quinn linked that idea to the RNLI, the members of which do the work for nothing other than a sense of community. The Garda reserve would do the same. It is sad that a feature of the debate is the question of why anyone would work for nothing. Clearly, whoever wants to go on the Garda reserve would do it from a sense of duty to the local community, a praiseworthy attitude. The Senator asked about the envelope we get that contains the business of the House. The Cathaoirleach said it is a matter for the CPP and we will raise it there.

Senator Daly also called for the early introduction of the Medical Practitioners Bill and stated with great certainty that no prisoners are going through Shannon Airport. I do not know about that.

Senator Ulick Burke has been nominated to run for the Dáil. I welcome him to the club and I hope he does well, although not at our expense. He supported Senator Brian Hayes's comments. I agree with the Senator as regards unruly incidents in classrooms and the stress experienced by teachers.

Senator Fitzgerald referred to a number of initiatives the Minister has introduced in the area of bullying. I often think about unruly pupils and stress in the teaching professions and so forth. Young people will continue to behave as they have always done, which includes bad behaviour on occasion.

Senator Ross called for common sense and stated that vacating seats in the House should not be condoned.