Mary O'Rourke (Fianna Fail)

Not as yet. I discussed the issue with the Minister yesterday. I would like to speak later with Senator McHugh as I did not understand the point he made earlier. The issue could, perhaps, be discussed with the Minister of State at the Department of Health and Children, Deputy Tim O'Malley when he comes to the Seanad after the Christmas recess. Senator McHugh also said he worries about the gardaí. He is right, they are extremely brave people given the times in which we live.

Senator Browne asked about the gun amnesty. He stated some 17,000 guns were surrendered in the amnesty in Sweden. It must be a lawless country if it had that many guns knocking around. I understand Fine Gael wants them in churches.