Camillus Glynn (Fianna Fail)

Many couples, young and not so young, are having difficulty paying their mortgages. I am sure my colleague Senator Butler will be aware of what I am talking about. Perhaps early in the next session there might be an opportunity for Senator Butler to put his innovative and helpful views to the House on this matter.

In co-operation with our spokesperson on health and children, Senator Feeney, I ask the Leader to organise a debate on diabetes. On the car radio earlier today, I heard Pat Kenny interviewing a well known personality who is in hospital with a condition related to diabetes. In the previous Seanad I spent two years trying to get a debate on this subject. As everybody knows, diabetes is one of the major contributors to hospital time and drawing down health services. Everything must be done to heighten public awareness of this condition. People must realise that, in the main, life-style and diet contribute to it. I would welcome such a debate if the Leader can arrange it in co-operation with the responsible Minister.