Maurice Cummins (Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

Senator Hayden also commented on the children's rights referendum. It is important that we urge all people to go out and vote in this important referendum and secure a "Yes" vote.

Senators Jim D'Arcy and Brennan referred to jobs for Drogheda. They are delivering for their constituents in that part of the constituency. Any announcement on jobs in the country is to be welcomed. Let us hope there will be many more job announcements in many other areas of the country in the near future.

Senator Mary Ann O'Brien highlighted the need for a charity regulator and referred to issues of sick pay. We will have the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation, Deputy Bruton, in the House next week.

Senators Keane and Brennan commented on the killing or murder of the prison officer, David Black. We all extend our sympathy to the Black family on his callous murder and condemn totally the perpetrators, for whom there is no room in this country. They should be rooted out and brought to justice as soon as possible. I am sure that the Garda and the PSNI will do everything and work in co-operation to bring the perpetrators of this murder to justice as soon as possible. It is only right to say that any person who has information on this murder should give it to the PSNI or the Garda. There should be no room in the country for the perpetrators.

Senator Paul Coghlan spoke on the appointment of Pat Spillane. Needless to say, although the Senator has congratulated him, he is another Kerryman.