Donie Cassidy (Fianna Fail)

Credit unions have made an immense contribution to every small income-earning family in every town and village and of every political creed. They are to be congratulated for their success. However, as Senator O'Toole has pointed out, certain areas must be debated. Perhaps the Senator will raise the issue with the Minister, Deputy Brian Lenihan, who will be in the House for part of our deliberations on the Finance Bill. It would be an opportunity to gain clarification on this matter.

In regard to posters and photographs on canvass cards being the same as those on the register of electors, many council candidates experienced difficulties in submitting the necessary digital details. In the world of entertainment and in the words of Cash, it is early to bed and early to rise because you will have your tea if you do not advertise. The comments made this morning came from well-established parliamentarians but I do not think they are the experts in this area because how are young and unknown candidates going to become known to the public?