Ivana Bacik (Independent)

Senator Burke raised the issue of centres for young people and the support they provide for return to education. He suggested the responsibility for this area falls between Departments. We might seek to have the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs come to the House for a wide-ranging debate on issues pertaining to children and young people. She is the best Minister to deal with that issue.

Senator Norris raised the issue of Private Members' time. It may not have been clear from the schedule but statements on symphysiotomy are being taken in the Labour Party Private Members' time at our initiative.