Donie Cassidy (Fianna Fail)

We will certainly not miss that historic occasion.

Senator Phil Prendergast called for a debate on health issues and Dublin maternity services and I will arrange for the Minister to come to the House. Senators Denis O'Donovan and Jerry Buttimer called for an urgent update on the Cork-Swansea ferry service. Perhaps we will ask the Minister to come to the House to outline the up-to-date position in this regard.

Senator Denis O'Donovan is concerned about Cork GAA and the Cathaoirleach let him make his views known. We wish Kieran Mulvey well in his discussions about the rebel county's participation in the all-Ireland series. On all-Ireland final day that county brings a strong ethos of the Gaelic Athletic Association to Parnell Square and all the areas around Croke Park.

Senator Mullen called for an urgent debate on lap dancing and the planning permission granted for it. To the older fogies who do not know what happens because they are in bed so early in the evenings——