Ann Ormonde (Fianna Fail)

I endorse Senator Kitt's call for a debate on marketing techniques used by banks in various towns. I have always understood the role of education was to discuss the concept of saving, rather than a specific business coming to promote its wares. While I love the idea of guest lecturers going into schools and having a debate, I condemn the idea that a particular firm could go into a school to promote its wares. A debate on this issue is important. I would hate to think the banks were taking over the role of educating young children.

Senator O'Toole raised the issue of standards in public office. A debate on that would do no harm. In another month we will receive many forms and we always ask ourselves what is, and what is not, possible. A debate on this issue would refresh our minds on where we stand as public representatives and remind us that we have to adhere to high standards in public office. A debate on that would be welcomed by everybody.