Donie Cassidy (Fianna Fail)

Senator Wilson has no concern about Cavan. On the question of decentralisation, I understand that anywhere that contracts are signed, are in place or are about to be signed, it is going ahead.

Senator Norris asked about legislation on refugees. I will come back to him today on his serious concerns in this area.

Senator Prendergast expressed strong views on legionnaires' disease and I will pass her views on to the Minister. She also raised the programme on health and education, and expressed her concerns regarding the economy. Statements on the economy will take place in the afternoon. I have allowed for a ten minute question and answer session with the Minister at the end of that debate and each party can prioritise the concerns of its Senators and ask questions to the Minister in the House. Senator Prendergast also raised the home birth programme and I can have inquiries made about that for her also.

Senator Buttimer called more on the Cathaoirleach and the Committee on Procedure and Privileges, rather than on myself, to have US presidential candidate Senator Barack Obama visit Ireland and attend the House.