Mary O'Rourke (Fianna Fail)

He has a family connection. Senator Hanafin spoke about tolerance. He praised Senator Mansergh's point of view. He referred in particular to the Crisis Pregnancy Agency. He is very concerned about it and called for a debate on the matter.

Senator John Paul Phelan called for a debate on climate change. He also raised the matter of farm inspections. Requests about that issue are pouring in to all of us from ordinary farmers, some of whom may be members of farming organisations. A tinge of bitterness appears to have crept in about the increasing bureaucracy required to fit in with those inspections. It would be useful if we were to invite the Minister, Deputy Coughlan, to discuss the matter.

Senator Jim Walsh sought a debate on a report on collusion. He stated it would be tackled on a number of fronts but it would be useful to raise the matter at the British-Irish Interparliamentary Body. He also called for a debate on the Crisis Pregnancy Agency.

Senator Browne asked that the Minister for Transport would be invited to the House for a discussion on crowded trains and the upgrading of carriages. He stated Carlow has one relief road but an outer relief road is now required.

The Senator attributed electronic voting to the Minister, Deputy Cullen. I do not need to remind him a previous Minister, not of Senator Browne's party but of mine, was responsible for the introduction of electronic voting. It is often attributed to the Minister, Deputy Cullen, even though he was not responsible. Neither was he responsible for the introduction of the airports management legislation which is now on his doorstep.