Ann Ormonde (Fianna Fail)

I too extend my sympathies to the families of the eight men in the two car crash in Donegal. My thoughts are with the relatives of the deceased. This crash raises again the question of road safety. We have all the rules and regulations in place, but still things go wrong. The issue goes beyond rules and regulations into communities. We all have a role to play and must discuss this issue in our communities, homes, businesses, licensed premises and at sports events. It is tragic to think that such an accident has happened once again to people on their way home after enjoying watching a match. We must all ask ourselves what is going wrong when something like this can happen so fast. People are careless. The National Roads Authority is doing its best and the regulations are there, but accidents are still happening. We need an ongoing debate on this issue. We must discuss it here time and again so we get the important message across of the need for care when driving.

I condemn last Sunday night's bomb attacks in Kampala. Victims were watching the World Cup final when the bombs exploded and now there are 74 people, including an Irish person, confirmed dead. I am saddened at this dreadful and appalling loss of life and by this vicious attack on innocent people who were enjoying celebrations on the conclusion of the World Cup.

I share the concerns of many of those who spoke about the HSE and its management of children at risk. This is a serious issue and I ask the Leader to convey our views on it to the Minister.