Donie Cassidy (Fianna Fail)

I am sure the new Minister of State, Deputy Barry Andrews, would be very anxious to come to the House to address the challenges which Senator Fitzgerald and others have highlighted to the House following last night's "Prime Time Investigates" television programme. I also congratulate the team that prepared the programme on highlighting the matter to the people. I ask that Senator Fitzgerald might consider that proposal.

Senators Alex White, Healy Eames and Keaveney referred to the Catholic bishops' statement, which must be welcomed. I have no difficulty in asking the new Minister for Education and Science, Deputy Batt O'Keeffe——