Ivor Callely (Fianna Fail)

I noted with interest Senator John Paul Phelan's request for a debate on the economy. Numerous times in recent months I asked the Leader about the progress he and the other group leaders have made in trying to agree a schedule for such a debate. A request for a debate on the economy and the attendance of the Minister for Finance is not pragmatic unless there is an appropriate schedule in advance. I look forward to the Leader's response. Will he revert to me on the progress that he and the other group leaders have made with my suggestion?

I support the call for a debate on the TCD-UCD initiative chaired by the Taoiseach. Hopefully, it will be very successful and will prompt other such initiatives on third level campuses. I look forward to the outcome.

Will the Leader inquire into the implications of the closure of a temporary homeless hostel in Dublin and the alternative accommodation that has been arranged for the more than 20 homeless people in this shelter? Will the House support the alliance of groups campaigning to end homelessness in the city?