Maurice Cummins (Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

I wonder whether Senator O'Sullivan will stand in Cork next time around with all the mentions of Charleville but he makes a very good point about the railway station in Charleville and the charges there. I also note his points in respect of mobile phone signals, an issue that has been raised by several Senators on many occasions.

Senator Landy spoke about Hayes Hotel. I honestly believe it is a matter for the GAA to decide whether it wishes to purchase that hotel but I will certainly bring the matter to the attention of the Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht in particular who would be strongly involved in the GAA. It is definitely a matter for the GAA to decide whether it wishes to purchase that hotel.

Senator Quinn spoke about motions and legislation in international development. I would be pleased to discuss that with the Senator to see how we can have that debate in the House.

Senator Healy Eames spoke about Seanad reform. We had the debate with the Taoiseach during which he said he would bring the party leaders together. We are awaiting those discussions and awaiting proposals. I am sure such matters can be discussed with him when we have that meeting. The Senator also spoke about Galway Airport and I am sure she will get clarification of what is planned from the county council. She also spoke about moneylenders and called on Professor Honohan to appear before the Oireachtas Joint Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform. I am sure if that request is made to the Chairman of that committee, he will invite Professor Honohan in to discuss the matter.

Senator Mullen spoke about the proposals of the Oireachtas Joint Committee on Agriculture, Food and Marine. While the Minister, Deputy Coveney, only appeared in the House a few weeks ago, we hope to have him here again fairly soon to discuss these matters.

Senator Eamonn Coghlan spoke about the children cardiac services and the new 25-bed unit. That is to be welcomed by all. He also called for clarification on the co-location of maternity hospitals. We will seek that clarification from the Minister for Health.

Senator White spoke about maternity benefit and I am sure she will raise that matter with the Minister for Social Protection on Committee Stage of the Social Welfare and Pensions Bill later today. I note her points about jobs and apprenticeships. I will try to get the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation, Deputy Bruton, to come to the House.

Senator Burke called for long-term planning in the health service. I agree that the Minister, Deputy Reilly, is overdue a visit to discuss the overriding issue of the health service.

Senator Mullins spoke about moneylending, which I already mentioned. Senator Noone spoke about the involvement of women in politics and business and called for a debate on work-life balance. We will certainly try to have that debate. Senator Michael D'Arcy spoke about corporation tax. I am sure that issue will be discussed when we discuss the Finance Bill and other matters in coming weeks.

I do not propose to accept the amendment to the Order of Business.