John Gerard Hanafin (Fianna Fail)

I share the welcome that has been extended on the research finding for the embryonic versus adult stem cells, and the proof conclusive that adult stem cells are as pluripotent as embryonic stem cells and, therefore, there is no reason whatsoever for research to be undertaken in this country on embryonic cells.

As an ordinary backbench Member, I find it is sometimes difficult to make a contribution, despite the best efforts of the Cathaoirleach. We may as well be straight and say that Senator Norris takes up a lot of the time here. I request the Cathaoirleach cuts back on that so that all of us get an opportunity to speak.