Ann Ormonde (Fianna Fail)

I listened to the programme referred to and I, too, was disgusted a public representative would come out so strongly on the side of discrimination regarding access for young children to a Catholic school, and state that only Catholics should be allowed into the school. I support all the points made by Senator O'Toole on this issue. I am sure the Minister also heard the programme but we should put on record how we in this House feel about such a statement. At no time should either of our Houses of Parliament, the Dáil or Seanad, be associated with any comments of a discriminatory nature. We should cherish all of our children equally. We are a republic and we should reflect that in every walk of life, including education, and in how we do our business.