Ivor Callely (Fianna Fail)

I join my colleague, Senator Labhrás Ó Murchú, in his expressions of praise, respect and admiration for the tremendous police force we have in this country. I support wholeheartedly what he said. We are fortunate to have such a committed police force, especially as it is headed and led by Commissioner Fachtna Murphy. The majority of the people would support Senator Ó Murchú's comments on the Garda Síochána.

I wish to raise the issue of the important humanitarian mission in Chad. The House discussed the matter in November 2007. I am aware there have been some renewed rebel attacks and political problems affecting the internal situation. I ask that the House be advised of the delays in the humanitarian mission, the impact of such delay on Irish troops and the revised time schedule for the commencement of the humanitarian mission.

I wish to raise another issue of public interest. I refer to a recent television documentary on RTE. My good friend and colleague, Senator Terry Leyden, has done some excellent work with regard to the registration of wills. The documentary focused attention on the area of litigation and inheritance laws. It raised a number of serious issues and grave concerns relating to inheritance, wills, probate, the role of the Attorney General, the role of the legal profession——