Ivana Bacik (Independent) | Oireachtas source

I am sure it does not feel that long to Senator Terry Brennan. Senators Jim D'Arcy and Mary Moran also raised the issue of Narrow Water Bridge.

Senator Labhrás Ó Murchú called for an issue relating to the remains of the patriot Thomas Kent to be brought to the attention of the Government. I will ask the Leader to write to the Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht, Deputy Jimmy Deenihan, who is probably the appropriate Minister in this respect.

Senator Brian Ó Domhnaill again raised the issue of the banks. I agree that we should try to have a debate on banking. I understand the heads of the banks are being called before the Joint Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform in June. It is appropriate that the committee in question should have a direct role in questioning these individuals.

Senator Denis O'Donovan referred to the suggestion that the issue of adult mental health should be considered by the Seanad Public Consultation Committee. He also spoke about town zoning, a matter which had been raised by Senator Paul Coghlan.

I think I will refrain from commenting on what was said by Senator Marie-Louise O'Donnell. I am not sure how to respond to it.