Donie Cassidy (Fianna Fail)

I commend Senator Mary White on bringing this to the attention of the House.

I agree with Senator Healy Eames that the BCG vaccine is a serious matter and I will take it up with the Minister for Health and Children after the Order of Business. I will return to the Senator when I hear further on it.

Senator Callely called for a debate on the National Treatment Purchase Fund. I have no difficulty in facilitating the Senator's request in this.

Senator Mullen called for a debate on civil partnership. I have no difficulty in having time set aside for this. The Senator could ask Senator O'Toole to take it on the Independents' Private Members' time before the recess.