Donie Cassidy (Fianna Fail)

-----because they want to hear something positive to lift them out of the depression and recession in which they currently find themselves.

Senator Hanafin referred to a carbon tax and having the same costs North and South. It is a very good suggestion which I will pass on to the Minister for Finance.

Senators Callely, Cummins and Coffey made their points. I offer our condolences on behalf of the House to the Barry family on the tragic death of Paddy Barry. I have been a personal friend of his son, Ken, as most Members of the House know, for a number of years. It is appalling that people, especially senior citizens, are not safe in their own homes. We will do whatever needs to be done. I understand the 1997 legislation covers this-----