Donie Cassidy (Fianna Fail)

Senator Mary White referred to her serious concerns about the 4,000 people who have lost their lives through suicide since 2000. I commend Senator White on the work she has done and support her call for the Government to be proactive in doing everything it possibly can in this regard. If another debate is requested and needed I have no difficulty in allocating time for it to take place.

Senator Glynn called on me to allocate time for a debate on the register of electors. I have made a commitment on this and I will allow time for a debate.

Senator Paddy Burke called for an update on the major challenges facing the tourism industry. The tourism business has been one of the three pillars on which the economy was built in the 1990s and it needs all the assistance it can get. I have no difficulty in time being allocated for this debate to take place.

Senator Feeney called for a debate on the report into child abuse. I can confirm that this will take place and there will be an all-day opportunity for Members to make statements on the report.