Maurice Cummins (Fine Gael)

Senator Quinn spoke about the prison service and the report on prisons. I am endeavouring to have the Minister in the House next week, if possible, to discuss that report.

Senators Quinn, Reilly and Mooney raised the issue of food and food labelling. The previous Seanad debated the Food Harvest 2020 report. Perhaps we should have another debate on that subject in the coming weeks.

Senator Landy raised the matter of ghost estates, which are prevalent in many areas throughout the country. We can incorporate that in the debate on local government, when the Minister comes to the House. Senator Mooney called for a debate on ways to harness the power of the diaspora. A second Farmleigh meeting will be held later this year. We can arrange a debate on this subject. It is a question of bringing a Minister to the House to deal with these matters.

Senators Ó Domhnaill and Ó Clochartaigh referred to the fishing industry. I will arrange for a debate on this matter in the coming weeks. I hope to arrange a debate on the Irish language next week. Yesterday, a number of people asked to have this debate. I am working on that and I hope to have the debate next week.