Ivana Bacik (Independent) | Oireachtas source

Yes. Senator Mullen.

Senator O'Neill referred to the Equal Status Bill and the equalising of insurance premia. He has raised a good point and he has requested that it be brought to the attention of the Minister concerned since that was not the desired effect of the legislation.

Senator Noone requested a debate on banking, to which I have responded in respect of requests from other Members.

Senator Brennan raised the matter of small and medium-sized enterprises and their need of cashflow. There is a code of practice in place and Departments are supposed to pay for work done within a specific time. If there is a breach in the code of practice, and I have also heard complaints about this, that should be brought directly back to the Departments concerned. They should be told they are in breach of the code of practice if they do not pay for work done within the requisite time.