Donie Cassidy (Fianna Fail)

——what is happening in our country. It is serious matter that no one appears to fear the law any longer. Senator Regan is a distinguished Member and is making his mark, albeit not in a direction I wish to see, as he should put his talents to more positive uses. However, I wish to hear his views, as well as those of Senator O'Donovan and others in the legal profession, on how Members can lead the way in restoring fear of the law, which is no longer the case. This damning drug is the plague of every village, town and city in Ireland and all Members are united in calling on the legal profession for assistance. I will make the House available to debate this matter for whatever length of time is deemed to be necessary.

Senator O'Toole called for a debate on the report of the review body on higher remuneration, which will be timely. Senator O'Toole, who referred to accountability and responsibility, speaks with some authority on this subject because he has made an immense contribution to the great success of the first and second Celtic tigers.