Feargal Quinn (Independent)

I support the call by Senators Norris and Buttimer for a debate on whistleblowers. If this House is to be relevant and topical, we should be handling the items of the day rather than not discussing them. Senators Ross and Norris have made a strong case for that debate on whistleblowers to take place and I believe it should take place.

I also support entirely the call for a debate on education. This should be ongoing and wide-ranging. Senator Ó Murchú and others spoke about one aspect of it. I want to refer to another, wide-ranging one. For instance, we have not yet debated the intention to abolish the National University of Ireland.