Maurice Cummins (Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

The Senator also called for greater regulation in the cash for gold industry. The Oireachtas Library and Research Service has issued a very good paper on that matter. The Senator also raised the issue of illegal moneylenders and the enforcement of the laws in that area. I will certainly raise that matter with the Minister for Justice and Equality.

Senator Hayden also raised the issue of lobbyists and praised the GAA for its decision to place its facilities at the disposal of the IRFU in its bid for the World Cup. That is to be welcomed and the GAA is to be complimented on it.

Senator Hayden also raised the question of the effects of the cold weather on older people and called for a debate on fuel poverty. We will try to arrange that debate for the Senator.

Senator Wilson raised matters, which I addressed, concerning lobbyists, property tax and rates.

Senator Paul Coghlan raised the issue of the development of Killarney House and the reconstruction of an old garden plan, which will be welcomed by all, not only in Killarney but throughout the country.

I do not propose to accept the amendment to the Order of Business as proposed by Senator MacSharry.