Martin Mansergh (Fianna Fail)

Like Senators Brian Hayes and O'Toole, I was dismayed to see individuals in the media proving a soft touch for vested legal interests. The proof of the pudding is in the eating. The Personal Injuries Assessment Board, PIAB, has been a catalyst in the reduction of insurance costs and deserves our support.

The city was alight with fireworks last night as I approached via the Naas Road and there is a great deal of merit in Senator Brian Hayes's suggestion that community fireworks displays around the country could reduce the incentive for private and illegal enterprise.

Does the Leader plan to invite our MEPs, or leaders of the groups, to the House before the end of this Seanad's term. I was disappointed to see a group of MEPs denounce the Basque peace process in terms incompatible with the Irish peace process.