Mary O'Rourke (Fianna Fail)

Exactly. Senator White sought a debate on aging and retirement. She said the point she raised in an Adjournment debate had not yet been fulfilled, namely, that a doctor in private practice can treat someone over 70, but a doctor in public service cannot.

As regards Senator Coonan's remarks, the Minister for Agriculture and Food is not missing. She is all over the newspapers today, having attended the ploughing championships.