Jim Walsh (Fianna Fail)

Ar an gcéad dul síos, ba mhaith liom aontú leis an méid a dúirt an Seanadóir Alex White ar an gcéad ábhar ar a labhair sé ar Riar na hOibre. I also support the call for a debate on Burma. It is timely that the Minister for Foreign Affairs and others are attempting to mobilise the United Nations and the international community in support of the Burmese people and, in particular, the Buddhist monks who are providing great leadership. A debate on the matter in this House would be appropriate and I am sure there would be unanimous support for a motion such as that outlined by Senator Callely.

I join other speakers in wishing a full and speedy recovery to Garda Sherlock and commend him on the courageous manner in which he carried out his duty. I am not impressed, however, with other events which took place yesterday involving two other gardaí. It is important that the institutions of the State and Members of these Houses stand four square behind members of the Garda Síochána when they put their lives at risk in our interests. What took place yesterday does not fulfil our aspirations in that regard.