Donie Cassidy (Fianna Fail)

Senator Bacik called for a debate on women in politics. Almost 22% of Seanad membership are ladies. The percentage in 1918, the 90th anniversary of which was celebrated the other day, was less than 7%. I have no difficulty in making time available for such a debate.

Senator Buttimer again called for a debate on education. I am endeavouring to have this debate take place. I have never known any Cork man who was afraid to address any House of Parliament, Dáil or Seanad. I take this opportunity to acknowledge another great Cork man, the late great Jack Lynch——