Donie Cassidy (Fianna Fail)

Yes. I will allocate 30 or 45 minutes before the summer recess.

Senator Callely referred to NAMA's progress and working out solutions. I have given the House a commitment to ask the Minister to update us from time to time.

Senator McFadden and others referred to the increase in the number of suicides. According to the latest figures, 527 people committed suicide in 2009. This is alarming and one's heart goes out to the bereaved families. I would have no difficulty in arranging a debate on this issue. The Minister for Health and Children will be in the Seanad at least twice to table Bills before the summer recess. Perhaps this matter could be brought to her attention so that we could see what funding is required. I agree with Senator McFadden that this is urgent and needs to be addressed.

Senators Keaveney and Feeney discussed legislation on sun beds and health care for those who use them. They also asked for positive measures in respect of mental health. I have no difficulty with passing my colleagues' strong views on to the Minister of State. The Minister of State has always been forthcoming with his time in coming to the House as regards mental health issues and I have always commended him in relation to the contribution he received in the budget and all he is trying to achieve in his portfolio.

Senator Feeney talked about the correction of children, slapping and the various issues that are being discussed in that regard. I shall pass her views on to the Minister of State with responsibility for children.

Senator Ellis spoke about the EPA study as regards discharges from one-off houses. I am pleased that the Senator has made progress in this area, particularly in relation to the serious concerns and the challenges. I am glad that he will have the report in September.

Senator Coghlan raised the matter of the Dublin mayoral Bill and the issues involving his beloved County Kerry, which he has to be complimented on. We all support him every year by going there on our holidays. I shall report back to the House in relation to the progress of this Bill, within the next few days.

Senators Ormond and Ó Brolcháin talked about what we are doing in the Seanad and the useful work that is taking place here. I have no difficulty in having this debated and discussed after the summer recess. I hope that the Bill will make steady progress in relation to the Seanad reform proposals that were given to the Minister some time ago. The other legislation had to take precedence, but perhaps this can now be given the priority it deserves. In the event, we shall all look forward the proposals submitted on behalf of the various parties being debated.

I would say to Senator Regan that this House cannot direct the Garda Síochána, as we all know. The Cathaoirleach is already dealing with this in another forum.