Maurice Cummins (Fine Gael)

The Senators can try to do so. Senator Burke called for a debate on health care and absenteeism. Senator White outlined the position on the Women's Aid statistics report, and it is frightening to hear that 13,000 cases of abuse were registered last year. She quite rightly highlights the domestic abuse taking place in the country and perhaps we can arrange a debate around that subject in the early course.

Senator Walsh raised a number of items and the Minister for Finance will come to the House on 3 July. Perhaps he will have the opportunity to discuss some of those items on that occasion. Senator D'Arcy raised an issue on the Adjournment and is clearly not satisfied with the reply. I am sure if he could take the matter up directly with the Minister, he will get the necessary response. The Senator should explore that option before putting down motions in the House.

Senator Daly raised the matter of human rights issues in Northern Ireland, which concern the Good Friday Agreement. I am sure the relevant committee will deal with that subject. Senator Kelly raised the issue of maintenance payments and we may be able to discuss that. There is little we can do with what the judges decide.

Senator Terry Brennan rightly praised the search and rescue units for the wonderful work they do all around the coastline, on which they are to be complimented. I am sure all Senators would join in praising those involved.