David Norris (Independent)

Under the Cathaoirleach's severe rulings, we cannot have a debate on this matter now. As somebody who has supported women's rights all my political life, I will be happy to bring some plain common sense to it when it takes place. When one gets into political correctness, one is on a sticky wicket.

I support my colleague Senator Quinn, who raised the important issue of how urban sprawl affects this city. I will pass a bouquet to the other side, however, by pointing to the conference, A New Heart for Dublin, organised by Senator Morrissey, a Government Member, for 20 October in Dublin Castle. I hope Members who are concerned about this issue will attend and I congratulate Senator Morrissey on this initiative.

I applaud the Taoiseach for the extraordinary neatness with which he arranged the money in his sock. If it were me, I would probably have ended up with £47,579.14 and a halfpenny. The Taoiseach, however, managed to achieve the target of €50,000 exactly and put it in the sock. This was well done. It is the type of financial credibility that has made this country great.