Paul Bradford (Fine Gael)

As far as I am aware the debate adjourned rather than concluded last week. I believe we can have a worthwhile, mature debate and not one that condemns public servants but with a view to ensuring that we have a public sector which works in the public interest, with fair play for all including fair salaries. It is a sector which the taxpayer is funding and on behalf of the taxpayer we must recognise that significant reforms are necessary, and in that respect we have a duty to debate further the Croke Park agreement.

The Roscommon abuse report is both shocking and scandalous. I listened to what Senator Mullen said. We will debate it this afternoon but I ask the Deputy Leader that we adjourn rather than conclude the deliberation this afternoon because many people-----