Camillus Glynn (Fianna Fail)

I support the remarks made by Senators Brian Hayes and Ormonde on education, a matter I raised only last week. Developers have a role to play in the provision of additional school places. A debate on education with the Minister for Education and Science would be useful. I am sure many useful suggestions would be made by Senators on all sides of the House.

On the issue of motor insurance, I do not want to be accused of being racist but I believe in calling a spade a spade. The reality is that the statistics show a trend in the number of non-national motorists without motor insurance involved in accidents, some of which are serious. This matter was raised previously by Senator Finucane, on which occasion I supported him. Efforts must be intensified to address this serious matter. A number of people have lost their lives. I am not saying that some nationals are not also at fault, but a worrying trend is evident in terms of the overall population and something must be done to address it. The established garages ensure that cars are insured before they leave their premises but other sales outlets do not and that is where the problem arises.