Catherine Noone (Fine Gael)

I bring to people's attention Arts & Disability Ireland whose policy and strategic direction document I was delighted to launch yesterday. It is further evidence of the huge benefit the arts bring to the community, and I congratulate all involved with that.

I join Senators O'Keeffe and van Turnhout in expressing concern about the forthcoming referendums. People are bamboozled with elections and votes at the moment. I am reminded of Senator Mullen's point about the media. From all those perspectives, I would welcome a debate in this House on the role and the power of the media in this country. It has to be acknowledged that the media have much to answer for. If the Leader could facilitate such a debate, it would be very welcome.