Mary O'Rourke (Fianna Fail)

That is long overdue and I thank Senator Norris for raising the matter. Senator Mansergh asked for a debate on energy supply. A similar request was made last week by Senator Finucane for which he received great coverage on "Oireachtas Report". His call for a debate was equally urgent.

Senator Bannon called for a debate on school transport. This falls under the remit of the Minister of State at the Department of Education and Science, Deputy de Valera. It is a good time for such a debate because it will coincide with the last school term before September. I share the Senator's concerns about people in the Longford-Westmeath constituency.

Senator Ormonde requested a debate on a one-stop-shop system for immigration. Senator Ross raised the issue of the abuse of guide prices by certain auctioneers. The AMV, advised minimum value, was introduced but now is open to abuse. Senator Ross spoke of abuse and racketeering and asked that the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform, Deputy McDowell, come to the House and explain the lack of legislation in this regard. As he responded by establishing a review group on auctioneering practices following a call for it in the House, we hope he will do the same with the promised legislation.

As for Senator Scanlon, there is nothing like having the practitioners on the ball. He claimed that in the north west a three-bedroom house costs €165,000. I note he is still in the Chamber and has not gone off to sell one.