Mary O'Rourke (Fianna Fail)

I have done so and it has proved worthwhile. Nevertheless, I will ask if we could debate illegal moneylending.

Senator Ross spoke about nuclear waste and energy. I was amazed at the ferocity of the Prime Minister across the water when he said nuclear energy is back on his agenda with a vengeance. He used those words, which was terrifying in its own way. The Senator said we should stop pussyfooting and make a definite, formal protest by calling in the British ambassador and asking him what his Government is doing about it.

Senator Ross also moved an amendment to the Order of Business, regarding No. 25, motion 22, in the names of the Independent Senators. The amendment has been seconded by Senator Norris.

Senator Feighan said that rural people who do not have medical cards are being penalised by the removal of ambulance cover. People are very ill when they go for treatment and the Senator asked for that rule to be rescinded.

Senator Norris has no tree, no candle and no iodine tablets. I hope he will not disappear soon. I do not know why North Great Georges Street has missed out.