Donie Cassidy (Fianna Fail)

-----for safety measures. I will pass on the Senator's request. I am aware the Senator will be speaking to his county manager who is working very closely with the OPW on this issue with a view to seeing if it can be addressed in the coming week.

Senator Leyden called for the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources, Deputy Eamon Ryan, to address in the House the issues he highlighted, namely, the imposition of fees and charges by the Shannon Regional Fisheries Board, especially in respect of fishing on the rivers Suck and Inny, which is in my area in County Westmeath. I will certainly mention this to the Minister and ask him to come to the House to clarify this matter and the matter of Lanesborough and Shannonbridge power stations, which are being refurbished, and to clarify the position on the ESB and Bord na Móna workers.

Senator Keaveney called for the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform to be called to the House to update Members on the transfer of the justice portfolio from Britain to the North. I can certainly make inquiries into this. I commend all those involved in the GAA tournament. Who would have thought some years ago that this would occur? Senator Keaveney also pointed out the dangers of Hallowe'en fireworks and highlighted the need to make everywhere safe at Hallowe'en. I agree with her in this regard and will pass on her request to the Minister.

Senator Coffey called for a debate on the future of politics in this country. I have no difficulty in allowing time for this. The debate may be coupled with other debates.

Senator MacSharry referred to the need for a return to social partnership, which is of the utmost importance. We have always said the success of the country over the past 22 years was based on the great work done through social partnership. I agree with Senator MacSharry and will pass on his strong views to the Minister after the Order of Business.

Senator Healy Eames referred to foreign adoptions and the difficulties being experienced by many couples in Ireland in this regard. I certainly agree with her in respect of her concerns. As we all know, the Minister of State went to Vietnam to try to do whatever he could in this area. When I receive a further update on the matter, I will bring the information to the attention of the House. I will pass on the Senator's views to the Minister of State.