Donie Cassidy (Fianna Fail)

It will be on Thursday, 9 July at 11.45 a.m.

Senator Ormonde called for a debate on the National Action Plan for Social Inclusion 2007-2016, a very worthwhile call for which I will allocate time. Senator Healy Eames called for a debate on education. I have outlined to the House the amount of legislation due for our consideration in the next three weeks. With the exception of Fine Gael Private Members' time, it will be very difficult to allocate time for statements or anything such as what is being called for at present.

Senator Feargal Quinn and Senator Cecilia Keaveney offered congratulations to the Ceann Comhairle and the Cathaoirleach for a wonderful weekend of festivities at the Houses of the Oireachtas open days for the public. I had the privilege of being here on Sunday morning with my family. I am pleased to say that another Cassidy sat beside me in the seat of the deputy Leader.