Ivana Bacik (Independent) | Oireachtas source

We can certainly have a further debate on the matter.

Senator Comiskey mentioned the upgrade of the N4. We all commiserate on last night's death on that road, but it might be a topic for a matter on the Adjournment.

Senator Barrett raised the issue of the Taxi Regulation Bill. That debate is due to adjourn at 5.45 p.m., if not previously concluded. It will be rolled over if it is not concluded today. A substantial number of amendments have been tabled. The Senator also mentioned the excellent book, "Coercive Confinement in Ireland: Patients, Prisoners and Penitents", by Professors Ian O'Donnell and Eoin O'Sullivan, which I have read. As the Senator stated, it sets out a full and appalling picture of confinement and incarceration in Ireland, not just in Magdalen institutions, but also in industrial schools, psychiatric hospitals and so on.

Senator Kelly raised the issue of the ban on animal charities in Dunnes Stores, of which I was not aware. It might be worth writing directly to the board of the shop in question, a private enterprise,-----