Maurice Cummins (Fine Gael)

Senator Tom Sheahan raised an issue concerning social welfare payments which has arisen in Kerry and the lack of personnel to deal with personal problems. That is unacceptable. I will raise the matter with the Minister. I suggest the Senator also raise the matter on the Adjournment.

Senator Mary Moran raised the issue of cutbacks in the service provided by St. John of God services. Perhaps she too would submit a motion for an Adjournment debate in order to get more specific details on the matter than I can provide.

Senator Colm Burke raised the important question of visas for people with high level qualifications that are necessary for industry in Ireland. The most important part is responding to market demands for the Department to ensure we can provide the necessary people to fill the posts into the future. That matter can be debated with the Minister when he comes to the House to discuss youth unemployment, job creation and a number of other issues on which Members have called for a debate.

I agree with Senator Catherine Noone's comments that lawmakers should not encourage people to break the law.