Feargal Quinn (Independent)

In that case, I would be glad if they were corrected. I am reminded of the campaign to buy Irish goods which ceased some time ago. With the recent arrival of the Celtic tiger and increased wealth, we took our eyes off the ball and failed to consider the importance of buying Irish goods. Perhaps we need to change our approach. While the State is prevented from engaging in this type of campaign, the House may debate the issue.

Senator Ryan referred to an explosion of anger. There should be an explosion of concern about the death of a young Latvian mother in Swords. Her murder was compounded by news that the lawyer who represented her has been forced to leave the country under threat of death. I am concerned these types of incidents, which are a recent development, should occur. We hear of similar cases almost every day but they receive scant attention in the newspapers after one day. Perhaps we are becoming complacent because the incidents to which I refer were barely mentioned on the Order of Business. Ireland is becoming lawless and the onus is on the State to address the problem.