Mary O'Rourke (Fianna Fail)

They are not able for drink of that kind.

Like all Members of the House, Senator Norris supports Senator Cox. I share his concern about mandatory sentences because they are blunt instruments. Our judges have different specialties and abilities, but we will see what comes of the debate. Senator Norris praised the Gerry Adams interview in An Phoblacht, which I hope the Oireachtas Library will keep because I am about to go to look for it. Senator Norris also called for a debate on the Abbey Theatre.

Senator Kitt referred to how people still need to boil water in County Galway. He mentioned cryptosporidium, which is supposed to be responsible for the ailment, and he asked for a debate on public water supplies.

Senator Coghlan referred to how the HSE's priorities have gone awry. He also wished to join with Senators Norris and Brian Hayes regarding the Abbey Theatre.

Local authorities behave in different ways and there is no uniformity in how they undertake Part V of the Act, but most councils are flexible and have come to good arrangements with developers on acquiring housing under Part V.

Senator Mansergh spoke about the lack of opportunities in the Civil Service. He was in the position cited at one time, namely, working through the night and early morning, writing, thinking, reflecting and arranging.