Ann Ormonde (Fianna Fail)

I too would like a debate on the economy, particularly with regard to the points raised by Senator O'Toole about the new programme for Government and the education sector. It is all about second-chance education. One need only watch the television to see the queues every day and evening for new courses. It is important to have co-ordination between the Departments of Education and Science and Enterprise, Trade and Employment because there is looseness and much duplication.

I would welcome a debate on the relocation of the Abbey Theatre to O'Connell Street, which is where it should be located. There is a major block development in one area of O'Connell Street; therefore, this is an ideal opportunity to find a place for the theatre between the GPO and Upper O'Connell Street. There is a whole area that could be developed. It is a magnificent site on which the Abbey Theatre should be located.

It has been mentioned we should have a discussion about the Irish Dental Association, the fees charged by dentists and how they do their business. I would welcome a discussion on all consultants' fees. A person who spoke to me the other day said he had gone to see a consultant for five minutes and that it had cost him €150. There is something wrong with that at a time like this when we are all considering how we can cut back. Consultants have a golden opportunity to consider their position and how best they can help people, particularly vulnerable persons who may be members of the VHI but still have to pay to visit consultants. For both consultants and dentists, we should compare fees with those charged in other countries. Perhaps we now have an opportunity to open up a discussion on such matters, allowing the professional associations to come and talk to us about them.