Feargal Quinn (Independent)

I was rather surprised that two people, one of whom I had never heard of before, were mentioned by the previous speaker.

I ask the Leader of the House to consider inviting the Taoiseach to come before the House to discuss a topic about which he is extremely enthusiastic, namely, the question of active citizenship. He recently appointed a task force on active citizenship and his enthusiasm for this matter is such that he will come before this House. In a society in which we are trying to involve ethnic groups in the entire democratic process, I was disappointed that the Taoiseach did not include anyone from such groups in the task force on active citizenship. His policy and objective is to achieve far higher standards than heretofore and to recognise what can be done. I believe he will welcome the opportunity to come before this House.