Maurice Cummins (Fine Gael)

Senator MacSharry spoke about mortgage arrears. We addressed that subject and I reiterate the Taoiseach is heading a sub-committee of Cabinet to deal with the issue. I am sure there will be further proposals in that regard, in addition to those I have mentioned on several occasions on the Order of Business.

Senator Daly mentioned the Bill on transparency in NAMA. I am sure he can use Private Members' time for this subject. A Private Members' Bill from Fianna Fáil is to be introduced and the party could certainly promote that Bill, if it is important, during their next Private Members' time.

Senator Ó Clochartaigh welcomed that the early years expert group has been set up, stating it is a step in the right direction. We will ask the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs, Deputy Fitzgerald, if she will attend the House and give her vision on this matter. On 7 March, we had a comprehensive debate on early intervention and family support services with the Minister so further discussion is a little premature at this stage. We will invite her at a later stage.

Senator Coghlan reminded Members that white-tailed sea eagles have been born in Killarney. I am sure we will have a future debate-----