Mary O'Rourke (Fianna Fail)

Senator Brian Hayes, who was obliged to leave to attend to some political business, referred to Mr. Paddy MacEntee's report and praised its author. The Senator spoke about the need to put in place a system to help victims. We cannot continue to call for further reports because those that have been already produced did not arrive at the results we wanted. It is clear files have been destroyed or that they cannot be found. It is a matter, therefore, of dealing with the victims.

I agree with Senator O'Toole's request for a debate on the Garda Síochána. The Senator also referred a conversation he had with the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government, Deputy Roche, regarding why we cannot ban products — incandescent bulbs — that are on sale in the State. He also called for a discussion on the strategy for climate change.

The final point raised by Senator O'Toole related to Valentia. Senators O'Toole and Coghlan are the kingpins of Dingle and they should allow me, due to the fact that I visit every year, to be the queen of Valentia.