Donie Cassidy (Fianna Fail)

The allocation of €160 million is to be welcomed. I welcome also the grant for heating controls upgrade of €500. I compliment the Minister on bringing this initiative forward. The Seanad has been significant in that context. I refer in particular to the report by Senator Larry Butler, which he brought to the Fianna Fáil parliamentary party on two occasions. That has certainly borne fruit. That is only the start of the €9 billion expenditure that has been outlined for our consideration in Senator Butler's plan.

Senators Keaveney, Wilson and McFadden inquired about the party pill Bill coming before the House. I will pass the strong views of the Senators to the Minister on the matter. I will inform the House on the Order of Business tomorrow when it is proposed to take the Bill.

Senator Feargal Quinn outlined to the House his serious concerns regarding two drugs. He wants me to pass on our strong support for his views to the Minister for Health and Children to have them withdrawn forthwith. I have no difficulty in agreeing to that request on behalf of all Senators on this side of the House. I will do it following the Order of Business.