Donie Cassidy (Fianna Fail)

I refer to the request from Senator Cummins and other Senators for a special debate. Senators Leyden, Hannigan and Quinn called for a debate on energy, wind power and alternative energy. I have no difficulty allocating a half a day for this purpose. We are an island nation. This is a very serious opportunity to address the challenges of alternative energy for industry and especially for the creation of jobs.

Senator Donohoe called for a debate on industrial relations in general. I have no difficulty in allocating time for that. Senator Keaveney offered her congratulations on the project brought back to Derry. I wish to be associated with those comments and I will remember the views of the Member regarding future debates in this area. Senator Keaveney called for a debate on the Garda reserve force, neighbourhood watch and all the various community help organisations. I have no difficulty in putting aside time for this at some point in the future. Senator Camillus Glynn called for a debate on the establishment of joint policing committees. The committee in Mullingar will begin work tomorrow morning.