Paul Coghlan (Fine Gael)

I do not wish to take from any of the issues that Senator O'Donovan has raised. However, Senator Twomey made a useful suggestion, as evidenced by the fact that many other Senators spoke on it. Unfortunately, there is no more important subject for the House to address than gangland crime. As an obliging man, I am sure the Leader will be prepared to accommodate a debate to allow Senators to propose positive solutions which could assist the Government and the Garda Síochána in this matter. Senator Quinn, for instance, made a useful suggestion off the top of his head. We all want to assist the civil power, so to speak, and regardless of whether sufficient resources are available, we want to put forward solutions to aid the Garda in dealing with this appalling and growing problem not only in Limerick but in other cities and towns. I support the proposal made by Senator Twomey and other speakers and look forward to the Leader's response.

I asked the Leader previously about the property services regulatory authority Bill but do not recall his response. Perhaps he inadvertently failed to respond.