David Norris (Independent)

Absolutely. The Senator is 100% correct. It is wonderful that he is awake. He must visit this side of the House. We have often exchanged pleasantries across the floor of the House.

I compliment Senator Morrissey on his courage in suggesting that we should have a debate on housing and the relevance of councillors and the planning situation. The Senator is a brave man, but I guarantee that he will not meet with unqualified approval from that side of the House or even certain sections on this side. I will not hold my breath for that debate, but I will support the Senator when he calls for it.

I will also support my colleague, Senator Ryan, who raised the issue of the situation in the Middle East. I would welcome a debate on, for example, the implications of the EU-US summit currently taking place and the statements of representatives of the Government on this matter. In particular, I wish to remark on how Mr. Bruton appears to have caught the American infection, that is, his linguistic system has suffered some corruption.