Mary O'Rourke (Fianna Fail)

It was a nice remark. I am delighted that the horse owned by him and his lovely wife won. Senator Norris raised the matters of Iraq, Israel, the Refugee Appeals Tribunal and how there is no transparency in how the tribunal reaches its decisions. I do not understand either. I wrote to the council previously but never received a reply.

Senator Hanafin spoke about the sugar beet industry and how Greencore will gain the brand name Siúcra. He said that Greencore should share its cash and shares. He also raised the matter of SSIAs and the consumer protection measures that should be in place. Many cowboys will stalk the land with their wares and the principle of caveat emptor must be strengthened.

Senator Coghlan spoke about the requirement for the audit exemption limits for small companies to be raised and asked for a debate on the Garda. The Senator cannot make an amendment to the Finance Bill in this House but the matter could be raised as an amendment to the Bill elsewhere.

Senator Leyden warned the House that the groceries order has been lifted and said that the public should monitor the situation as jurors.