Maurice Cummins (Fine Gael)

Yes. Senator Gilroy spoke about a man suffering muscular dystrophy. That matter could, and probably should, be raised on the Adjournment. I will take up the matter with the Minister.

Senator Bradford called for a debate on the CAP proposals. I agree with the Senator's comments. I have been in contact with the Minister and he is agreeable to attend the House next month to deal with that matter.

I wish to advise Members that the Seanad will deal next Tuesday with the Welfare of Greyhounds Bill and will debate the Keane report on Wednesday. I remind Members that the debate on the Keane report has been arranged at short notice at the request of several Members. I suggest that our time with the Minister should be used wisely. Rather than discussing the positives or negatives of the report, Senators should put forward concrete policy proposals for consideration. I am aware that several Members have proposals in this regard, which we welcome. We are all agreed that this is a serious issue. It is hoped that the Seanad can assist in a positive way in broadening the discussion and in developing a policy that will assist those in need in this regard.