Diarmuid Wilson (Fianna Fail) | Oireachtas source

Last Friday, an honourable and decent man was jailed by the High Court for contempt of court. I do not want to interfere with court decisions, but I think it is important to ask that Ministers refrain from making public comment on Seán Quinn or members of the Quinn family. This is a delicate situation that involves not only the Quinn family but many thousands of ordinary workers. I ask the Leader to convey the request that Ministers refrain from commenting on this matter and leave it to the courts.

I join colleagues in hoping that we will have a large turnout for the children's rights referendum on Saturday, 10 November. I pay tribute to every Member of the Oireachtas who has canvassed for a "Yes" vote, and I compliment the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs, Deputy Frances Fitzgerald, on the major role she has played in the campaign. I also commend the party spokespersons, particularly Deputy Robert Troy and Senator Terry Leyden. I ask Members to do everything between now and Saturday to ensure there is a large turnout and that the referendum is passed by a significant number of votes.