David Norris (Independent)

It is my honour to second the passionate proposal of Senator Fiach Mac Conghail. I agree thoroughly with what he is saying. We are witnessing the dismantling of our cultural heritage. I recently had the opportunity to visit a number of these institutions and to speak directly to the people in charge. I know that what Senator Mac Conghail says is absolutely right.

This is the consequence of the situation we are in. It comes back to the economy. I have just come from the conference in Buswells Hotel about the Laura Lynn foundation, which has had its funding cut by 16%. The foundation helps children who are terminally ill. This is the consequence of European policies.