Marc MacSharry (Fianna Fail)

I agree wholeheartedly with Senator Healy Eames. I would welcome such a debate. Next week, the Private Members' debate in the Dáil will give all Government Deputies the opportunity to reverse these cuts and ensure that our local rural schools are protected. I call on all Members of that House to do that.

As co-author of the Family Home Bill, which was defeated in the House by just three votes, I welcome the publication today of the heads of the personal insolvency Bill. The Debt Settlement and Mortgage Resolution Office Bill was also defeated in the Dáil.