Donie Cassidy (Fianna Fail)

I will ensure Members will have an opportunity in the House to make all their points on that review. Senator Ellis, a long-standing and experienced Member of the House, spoke about the EPA and the definitive indications that should be available in this day and age. I will follow up this issue with the Minister and communicate with the Senator on the serious concerns raised by him in the House this morning.

Senators Coffey and Buttimer called for a debate on housing and the various challenges facing that sector, including funding for various projects. I will have no difficulty in providing time for a debate on this issue.

Senator Ó Murchú raised the issue of freedom of speech, for which our forefathers fought so hard many years ago. I support the Senator views as outlined. As long as I have been a Member of this House, there has been no finer contributor or orator than the Senator.