Donie Cassidy (Fianna Fail)

Never was there a truer line in a poem or a song.

Senators Keaveney, Quinn, McFadden and Bacik requested that the Ministers for Health and Children and Education and Science come before the House.

On Seanad reform, Senators stated that they would welcome the holding of an orderly question time in the House, even if it was only on one day per week. I do not know how possible it would be to facilitate this request. However, when the Minister for Health and Children recently came before the House, the question and answer session we held was very orderly. I am aware that her response to it was extremely positive. As Members, we are all aware that this is the direction the House needs to take. This matter will be on the agenda relating to Seanad reform and those who are appointed to the committee announced yesterday by the Minister of State, Deputy Seán Power, will be able to progress it further.

Senator Bacik referred to gender balance and entrepreneurs. I have discovered throughout my life that entrepreneurs are born and that it is difficult to make them, male or female.