Mary O'Rourke (Fianna Fail)

Senator Finucane referred to the Curtin committee and the roadmap. He also stated there was still merit in buying out the toll roads.

Senator Glynn raised the issue of mental health services. The House had decided — I realise the Senator was about his business in London — that we would have a debate on youth mental services, following from the matter concerning the Minister of State, Deputy Tim O'Malley.

The Senator expressed his annoyance that the UK does not accept the euro. It is a bad situation. Every time one goes to Britain, one has to change money but one then finds it in a pocket ten months later. However, the UK did not adopt the euro. It has a sovereign government and we cannot make it do this. Most proper hotels and shops will change money.

Senator Norris referred to landmines, an issue on which Senator Mooney has spoken publicly as well as speaking privately to me. We will be able to compose a composite motion, which will embrace the ideas of Pax Christi and others. I hope we can have the debate in Government time next term. It will be a worthy debate.