Maurice Cummins (Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

Senator Jim D'Arcy spoke about the plight of the Diageo workers in Dundalk, which surprised me because previously Guinness was recognised as one of the best employers in the country. I note the Senator's point in that regard.

Senators Barrett, Paul Coghlan and others asked for a debate on property values which we will try to arrange. A number of senior Ministers will be in the House in coming months and many of the items that have been raised on the Order of Business today and previously can be discussed in those debates.

Senator Reilly spoke about a debate with the Minister for Education and Skills, Deputy Quinn, on the capital assets report. As outlined to the House yesterday, the Minister will be in the House on either 16 or 23 October.

Senator Quinn asked about the report of the Injuries Board. We will certainly try to have a debate on that area.

Senator Colm Burke spoke about medical negligence and the Quirke report which he has outlined on many occasions. I understand he is preparing a Private Members' Bill in that regard.

I can inform Senator Walsh that we will have a full debate on the Thirty-First Amendment to the Constitution (Children) Bill next week. All Stages will be taken over the three days and there will be ample time for the Senator to make any remark he wishes to make in that regard. Calling people abortion advocates is reprehensible and unacceptable.