Jerry Buttimer (Fine Gael)

I am responding to, reciprocating and augmenting the request of Senator Regan that this House would debate the lost at sea scheme. I challenge the Members on the Government side. If they are so concerned about democracy and if they are so concerned about the rights of people and the rule of law, allow for this debate to be taken and allow for this House to bring in the Ombudsman to the committee and for her report to be discussed at committee. What are they afraid of? Are they afraid of subverting the rights of this House?

I also ask that the Minister for Foreign Affairs come into the House today. It is important that he come in, and also the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment and the Minister for Finance.