Donie Cassidy (Fianna Fail)

Senators Butler and Phelan called for a debate on the interim report of Mr. Hugh Cooney. It is hoped the full report will be available for consideration in September at which time I will have no difficulty in allowing time, perhaps half a day, for debate on that matter. Senator Hanafin called for a debate on new technologies. I have already given a commitment in respect of such debate. I have no difficulty in inviting the Minister for Education and Skills, Deputy O'Keeffe, to the House to discuss the challenges facing the country in this regard. It was refreshing to see the Taoiseach in New York yesterday.