Mary O'Rourke (Fianna Fail)

I would be quite surprised if it were not circulated. It would be completely wrong if we did not get the report. It is downplaying the role of women to suggest the report is not important enough to be given to everybody. We will check on the situation.

Senator Ó Murchú called for an immediate debate on Kenya and Somalia. Senator John Paul Phelan noted that a report is being published today on sudden cardiac arrest, which sounds interesting. He wanted to know when we would see a roll-out of defibrillators. As he is aware, many GAA clubs, my own local club included, are now providing them. Apparently they are the miracle needed in that sport.

Senator Quinn asked how we allowed events to happen as they did in east Africa. We should congratulate RTE because its reporter Aoife Kavanagh is currently giving a very vivid report of all that is happening in east Africa. Senator Quinn also referred to the closure of petrol stations. I know one particular group is providing oil, diesel and petrol very cheaply, although that may not have anything to do with the issue.

Last night I too saw the television report to which Senator Terry referred. The comments of the businesswoman involved were quite telling. We were told how paid maternity leave has increased by four weeks, which is quite dramatic and very good to see. The businesswoman — who had thousands of files in front of her — said the situation gave rise to discrimination, with businesses taking on male rather than female staff, because men do not get pregnant and seek maternity leave. An inverted discrimination is involved and people should look out for it.

Senator Ross noted the worrying rise in tuberculosis. He agreed with Senator Brian Hayes about the Neary case and also asked for a debate on Aer Lingus. Senator Feighan expressed worry that something would go wrong on St. Patrick's Day. Senator McHugh asked for a debate on the BMW region and raised an objection to visits by Ministers, who are flaithiúlach when they arrive.