Mary O'Rourke (Fianna Fail)

The Senator said he hoped to continue to go on such marches. He also referred to the mystique of self-regulating professions. Such professions always announce themselves with great pomp and glory. As Senator Ross said, self-regulation serves the professional and not the consumer.

Senator Mansergh referred to sustained growth. He raised the ETA ceasefire in the Basque region of Spain and praised the Spanish Prime Minister, Mr. Zapatero, who put out feelers early on. He also mentioned Fr. Alec Reid.

Senator Mansergh also referred to the 250th anniversary of the birth of Mozart. This Chamber used to be a ballroom. Would it not be lovely to have a concert of Mozart's music? We could put the orchestra where the Cathaoirleach sits.