Maurice Cummins (Fine Gael)

I look forward to the debate on rural schools during Private Members' time next week. I note an Adjournment matter on the subject will be taken this evening and perhaps some points that will be helpful for next weeks' debate will be made this evening.

Senator Bacik spoke about national waste management. Waste management and bin collection in Dublin is a matter for the local authority but we can certainly bring the Minister to the House to discuss national waste management. Senator Bacik also called for a debate on the blasphemy laws and we can certainly look at this.

Senator van Turnhout called for a periodic review on human rights. She also called on the Minister Justice and Equality or the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs to outline the status of the outstanding recommendations. We will endeavour to arrange this. The Senator also called on the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs to outline the status of the proposed referendum and a number of other items. The Minister, Deputy Fitzgerald, has been very good to the House and has come here on several occasions. We will endeavour to have her back soon.

Senators Norris and Conway spoke about the exit of public servants. This matter will be dealt with next week as a debate has been organised on the Croke Park agreement. I have already notified the House that this debate will take place and it will definitely do so. The points raised on Order of Business can be raised during this debate.

Senator Leyden has been acting as a television guide for us this morning and we appreciate his advice on what is on the various television channels.