Mary O'Rourke (Fianna Fail)

It is hard to say "Let's have a balance" in that situation. Of course, Hamas will fight back.

Senator Bradford sought a debate on the carnage in Iraq. He met some elected representatives of that country here yesterday. I was not able to attend that meeting but they need our support.

Senator Bradford also referred to the plan to build a high security prison at Spike Island. There was always a detention centre there but he is talking about a high security prison. May I suggest to the Senator that in advance of the House debating the Criminal Justice Bill, he might raise the matter on the Adjournment? It would be a good topic for an Adjournment debate. I can understand the reservations people would have about that matter.

Senator Jim Walsh supported Senator Terry and suggested that the tribunals be dealt with in a more explicit and targeted way.