Donie Cassidy (Fianna Fail)

Senator Glynn called for a debate on organ donations and I can facilitate a debate on this issue. Senator Glynn also expressed serious concerns and called for a debate on house estate management. I also can leave time aside for that matter. Senators Mullen and Walsh also expressed their views on the up-to-date technology and the announcement on stem cell research. This constitutes a great step forward and I will leave aside time for this matter also.

Senator Walsh also referred to the Competition Authority and I will pass his views on to the Minister.

Senator Coffey raised the serious situation in Waterford arising from the loss of 492 jobs. While this is of enormous significance, 500 jobs remain in the Waterford area and are a godsend there, as they would be anywhere else.