Seanad debates

Thursday, 21 February 2008

11:00 am

Photo of Donie CassidyDonie Cassidy (Fianna Fail)

——and brought examples to our attention. I will contact the office of the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment, Deputy Martin, regarding the Senator's views and will get back to him at the earliest possible time on the matters he raised.

Senators Quinn, de Búrca, Mullen and Mary White expressed views on the European referendum debate which will take place with the President of the Commission in early April. I look forward to the participation of many Senators in that regard. The proposal is that the Commission President will come to the House following the Order of Business. We will then have the Minister for an entire half day after that which means that everyone will have an opportunity to express their views.

Senator Quinn highlighted eating disorders and the serious problem we face in that regard. That can be brought home forcefully to the Minister on her next visit to the House. I agree with the sentiments the Senator expressed.

Senators Harris, Mullen and Mary White expressed strong views about Cathal Ó Searcaigh. We all must recognise this man's talent and ability as one of our foremost poets. The Senators correctly covered all the other aspects which are in the public domain but everyone is innocent until proven guilty and we should not move away from that under any circumstances.

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