Donie Cassidy (Fianna Fail)

Senators Boyle and Glynn called for a debate on local government reform. I agree with this. There will be time allocated for it. The new town councils are long overdue for towns like Mullingar with a population of 23,000 or 24,000. This must be addressed as a matter of urgency. The Chairman of the Green Party is a Member of this House and its Deputy Leader. I wish him well this weekend at his party's Ard-Fheis and look forward to taking this matter in the House at the earliest possible opportunity.

Senator Glynn called for a debate on the legal profession. Many of us here would like to participate in that and acknowledge the great contribution the legal profession has made down through the years since the setting up of the State in 1921. We have strong views on certain matters in this regard, but it has made an immeasurable contribution and I put that on the record of the House.

Senator Glynn also called again for a debate on organ donation. I already made a commitment on this yesterday and have no difficulty in allowing time for it.

Senator Ryan proposed an amendment to the Order of Business. I am prepared to accept this amendment and to allow it to proceed.