Seanad debates

Wednesday, 11 March 2009

Order of Business (Resumed).

 

11:00 am

Photo of Paul CoghlanPaul Coghlan (Fine Gael)

As was expressed yesterday and again today, wonderful unity has been demonstrated, both North and South, in the unanimous condemnation of the mindless and senseless murders that took place in the North. Yesterday, I asked the Leader, although he probably inadvertently overlooked dealing with it in his response, for an early debate with the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform regarding an update on these matters. I call this morning for such a debate, which was also requested by Senator Fitzgerald. Members can move on and deal with all the other matters that have been mentioned.

I support strongly the points made by Senator O'Toole this morning, and not for the first time. Although many meetings are taking place North and South, one hears nothing about them. No progress is reported to either House of the Oireachtas and Members are not engaging with the process. The Senator's proposal would be very useful for the Seanad, as have been many other good ideas that have been mentioned in the Chamber from time to time. I look forward to hearing the Leader's response in this regard.

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