Donie Cassidy (Fianna Fail)

This House is relevant to what is taking place in Ireland. The people of Ireland must be protected. There was much hard work done on the Constitution for years and I will not turn my back on our forefathers who gave us this country.

Senator Callely called for a debate on the HSE and sought to be briefed. I will make the request. Senator Cummins outlined his disappointment on the nine week wait for unfortunate people who are unemployed. This is unacceptable and there must be some way in which this can be addressed. I will request the Minister to attend the House after the St. Patrick's Day recess to discuss this matter.