Mary O'Rourke (Fianna Fail)

Senator Finucane has done well and seems to have had a good time. He wants the Minister to attend the House. As the Cathaoirleach wisely said, his contribution was based on having a debate on what sporting events should be free to air.

Senator Glynn mentioned the Supreme Court ruling and asked if it meant that certain people would be removed from the sex offenders register. I did not read that in the Supreme Court ruling but it is a hidden danger and the Senator is right in that respect. He also sought a debate on knife crime. It was announced on the BBC this morning that there will be a five-week amnesty in England and Wales during which knives can be handed in without prosecution. If the Minister attends the House I do not know whether we can have an omnibus debate but we do want him to talk about the Supreme Court ruling, which is important.

Senator Norris mentioned the Finucane inquiry and the report on school bullying, which was published last week. It was quite terrifying because such bullying was seen to be based on homophobic attacks. That matter should certainly be addressed through a debate on the report.

Senator O'Brien asked when the family of Patrick Joe Walsh would receive the report on his death. As I understand it, the Tánaiste is studying the report, which will then go to the family. Obviously, they want it urgently and I can understand that.

Senator Coghlan mentioned the plebiscite in Dingle, the result of which will go to the Minister and then the Senator's Bill will come into play. We would be keen to have the Bill debated here. I suppose we will await the result of the plebiscite.