David Norris (Independent)

I would like to know when we can have such a debate. It is urgent that we should have it and I will tell the House why. A number of errors have been spread and when mud starts flying it can stick to people who do not deserve it. Senator Boyle behaved in a very dignified way when he was asked on radio, inaccurately, to defend a statement from the Green Party supporting Mr. Molloy. No statement had been issued. Senator Boyle said he could not comment on it because he did not know about it. That is one such example.

Another example of this occurred this morning when Deputy Leo Varadkar several times referred to and appeared to call for the resignation of the Minister, Deputy Hanafin. I do not believe that was corrected. Such inaccuracies are being spread all over the place.

I heard Senator Ross explaining that one of the dates was incorrect. People had asked for the resignation of the Minister, Deputy Harney, on the grounds of an incorrect date published in a newspaper. I have great differences with that Minister, political differences, ideological differences, but she is a very energetic Minister. She is 100% committed. I happen to think she is wrong, but in terms of work and productivity, nobody has done more.

We know Nixon lost an election because of his appearance, and appearance can be important. If I may lighten this debate slightly, the Government could do with being beautified and I will help to pay for it if that is necessary.