Susan O'Keeffe (Labour)

I support the call for this House to become more involved on a substantial basis in discussing European Union matters. This issue has been raised a number of times in the House. Will the Leader either provide a forum for debate on how we could do this or invite the Minister of State at the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade, Deputy Lucinda Creighton, to the House to discuss ways by which we could co-operate meaningfully? In the context of all the observations made on the future of the Seanad, it is meaningful work in which we should engage. If we are to get involved in such matters, they should not be paid lip service but dealt with on a concrete basis.

Perhaps I might take the liberty to remind Members that the National Office for Suicide Prevention was invited by the cross-party mental health committee, of which I am a member, to provide training for Senators and Deputies and their staff in identifying persons who might be at risk of suicide or a psychological upset. That training is being provided again tomorrow between 1 p.m. and 4 p.m. and I understand there are still some places available on the course.