Maurice Cummins (Fine Gael)

Senator Mullins inquired on the format for question-and-answer sessions with Ministers. I hope there will be such sessions with the Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht, Deputy Jimmy Deenihan, and the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation, Deputy Richard Bruton.

Senator Mullins raised the matter of increasing the level of organ donations. It could be debated on Private Members' time. Regarding his point on suicide, it is a national emergency and having an expert to attend the Chamber for a debate on it should be examined by the Committee on Procedure and Privileges.

I wish everybody a happy, enjoyable and relaxing holiday. I thank the Cathaoirleach and the Seanad staff who have to put up with us and all the changes we have to make.