Maurice Cummins (Fine Gael)

I assure the Senator that those of us who are from the south east are also greatly concerned by the lack of jobs and this is a matter on which I should and will arrange a debate with the Minister.

Senator Conway raised the children's referendum, which will proceed in September or October. It is another day's work and I commend the Senator on raising the question of the Childline helpline.

Senator Crown called for a debate on health policy reform after a year in Government. I will try to arrange a debate with the Minister for Health, Deputy Reilly and as I stated, I am trying to arrange with the Minister's office to have a question and answer session. However the Senator seeks to have a specific debate on health policy reform and I can perceive the reason for this. I will raise this proposal with the Minister.

Senator Keane raised the role of Foras na Gaeilge. As a Bille na Gaeltachta is scheduled to come into the House in the coming weeks, perhaps the debate on that Bill could include a debate on the role of Foras na Gaeilge.

Senator Ó Clochartaigh referred to the fishing industry. While I had thought the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Deputy Coveney, attended the House to discuss the fishing industry only a matter of weeks ago, I will ask him for an update in that regard. The Senator also called for a debate on the regions and I will ascertain whether this can be arranged.