Mary Henry (Independent)

A report has been produced by the Departments of Social and Family Affairs, the Taoiseach and Finance on proposals for assisting lone parents. When the Minister for Social and Family Affairs was in the House dealing with the Social Welfare Bill I asked if we could debate that report as soon as possible because it contains many useful suggestions. The Minister is meeting lone parents and people from agencies who are trying to help lone parents with families. I ask the Leader to provide time to debate that report as soon as possible.