Donie Cassidy (Fianna Fail)

We have highly qualified people available from this side of the House and this person can make an immense contribution as a former Minister responsible for the environment, which is directly relevant to this appointment.

Senators made many points on the Health (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill, which is certainly not being rushed by the House, as has been the charge by the Leader of the Opposition this morning. Senator Alex White may not want long or late sittings.