Maurice Cummins (Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

I understand that the Minister will introduce a pyrite Bill during this session. I am sure that it will be discussed at length in the House.

Senator Hayden raised the issue of the 12 Pamela Scott shops that have been saved as a result of negotiations that saw their rents reduced by 40%. I noted her points.

Senator Hayden also referred, as did Senators Jim D'Arcy, Moran and Barrett, to the report on the educational outcomes for children in care and to the report on school leavers carried out by the Department of Education and Skills recently. As Senator Barrett suggested, I will invite the Minister to attend the House to discuss the reports as well as the question of the transition between second and third levels.

Senator Mullen and several other Senators spoke on matters pertaining to the protection of life during pregnancy Bill. I do not wish to comment on those points. I am sure all those points can be raised in the course of the Bill, and the heads of the Bill will be debated by the Joint Committee on Health and Children. We will have legislation her before the summer recess. The points raised by a number of Senators can be raised in the context of those debates and there will be ample time to discuss that Bill when it eventually comes to this House.

Senator Leyden spoke on Europe Week, and that is why we will have Ireland's European Commissioner here tomorrow. I am sure we will have a full attendance for Ireland's Commissioner.