Donie Cassidy (Fianna Fail)

Over the past two years the two Oireachtas committees of which Deputy Penrose and I were Chairmen held joint sittings on Fairtrade and invited the people of Mullingar to make a contribution. I am pleased to inform the House that Senator Daly arranged with me earlier to leave time aside next week for statements on Fairtrade. I look forward to hearing Senators' contributions on that issue.

Senators Coffey, Cummins and McDonald raised the issue of Waterford IT being given university status. We all look forward to that happening and I will pass on the Senators' views to the Minister for Education and Science.

Senator Coffey called for a debate on waiting lists and the National Treatment Purchase Fund. I have no difficulty arranging such a debate. Senator Donohoe called for a debate on private rented dwellings and all that pertains to that type of business. I will arrange a debate on that issue. Senator Hanafin called for a debate on energy security and a reliable supply of energy in the presence of the Minister. I have no difficulty arranging a debate.

Senator MacSharry called for a debate with the Minister for Health and Children on sexual health and matters pertaining to that very important issue. Senator Coffey called for an urgent debate on BreastCheck and the updated position in regard to Waterford and the south east. I will make inquiries about that.

Senator McDonald welcomed the fact the Dublin Chamber of Commerce and the IFA have come out strongly in favour of a "Yes" vote in the forthcoming referendum. I am endeavouring to find a date in the diary of the President of the European Commission so that he can be present in the Chamber for a debate. Hopefully, that will be in the week after we come back following the Easter recess.