Maurice Cummins (Fine Gael)

They are true ambassadors for our country.

Senator Mullins raised the question of telephone calls, which is not a matter for this House but one which should be addressed by the Houses of the Oireachtas Commission, as I am sure it will be.

Several Senators referred to the issue of the salaries of CEOs. Senator Barrett referred to the McCarthy report on the sale of State assets, which is certainly a matter we will address in the House.

Senators Gilroy, Leyden and others referred to the health service and several Senators called for the Minister for Health to come to the House. There were exchanges when Senator Leyden spoke. We should have more respect in the House because such exchanges as we had today do little to enhance the standing of the House.