Ivana Bacik (Independent)

The Minister of State, Deputy Shortall, took that debate and dealt with her very specific recommendations for reform. It could form part of the debate with the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs, Deputy Fitzgerald. Senator Ó Clochartaigh spoke about the power of the Seanad. It would be worthwhile having a debate on public order and policing, and we can try to arrange for that. There is quite a lot of public order legislation currently so it might be worth having a good debate on this aspect.

Senator Mullins also welcomed the news about Galway.