Mary O'Rourke (Fianna Fail)

Senator Leyden spoke about the Palestinian issue and begged the Hamas-led Government to release the 19 year old, with which we all agree, as it will only lead to further tit-for-tat reprisals.

Senator Norris spoke about the health treatment debate. Under the National Treatment Purchase Fund, patients do not go abroad for treatment, but get it in Ireland.