Mary O'Rourke (Fianna Fail)

There should be a national regulation and information provided on whether there are inherent dangers associated with telephone masts.

Senator Glynn called for a debate on drugs. He referred to those who want to decriminalise cannabis, although it is a gateway drug, and to its mental side effects.

Senators will note four or five short new Bills on the Order Paper for this week and will also note that more are to follow, including the very extensive Criminal Justice Bill. The latter will require considerable debate. I do not know whether we will have time for debates on other issues but we want to complete the debates and the legislation we have on hand before the recess.