Lisa McDonald (Fianna Fail)

I support the comments of Senator Wilson. If we are to have a debate in respect of people who are under pressure financially we should stick to the area of families and those who are under pressure from institutions as opposed to the wider concerns of people such as developers, those who own hotels etc. Let us stick to the small and medium-sized businesses and the people who have smaller loans which will not be brought under the NAMA umbrella. Such a debate would be valuable and worth holding.

There have been calls today from all sides of the House for a debate on the issue of the impasse between the HSE and the Ombudsman for Children, Ms Emily Logan, and the resulting fall-out. Clearly, there is a frustration on her part and the matter requires immediate debate. I urge the Leader to consider the amendment that was put forward in that regard. The matter is very urgent. We are guardians of the Constitution and we should examine how best to ensure equality for all and to protect the children of the nation. An immediate debate is required to help push the issue along. If the Leader considered fitting in a Bill at some stage, it would be helpful.