Mary O'Rourke (Fianna Fail)

Senator Scanlon also raised the issue of care organisers and the difficulty concerning the delivery of service. Senator Terry raised the issue of the needs of people with cystic fibrosis and the need for the provision of special care for them in treatment units. Senator Kitt raised the issue of the inconsistency in water charges. He also raised the issue of the flooding that occurred in Kilconly in north Galway.

Senator Norris said that the Minister for Finance should continue to pay off the national debt in the budget, as was done by the former Minister, Ray MacSharry, in his day and many other Ministers for Finance. The Senator described as revolting the idea of deducting money from welfare payments in the case of individuals who do not pay a fine. People must pay fines.