Ivana Bacik (Independent) | Oireachtas source

I would like to remind Members that a coffee morning is being held this morning in aid of the Philippines disaster relief effort from 11 a.m. to 12 noon today. I know everyone would want to support that in light of the terrible reports of the tragedy in the Philippines.

I ask the Leader for a debate on the important issue of EU scrutiny and how it is conducted. Fianna Fáil Senators are taking a somewhat obstructive approach to motions put before the House. I agree we need transparency and scrutiny of EU matters. However, I was at a meeting of the Joint Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality yesterday at which we had a full debate on the two proposals which are laid before the Seanad today on passenger name record data, the transcripts of which are on the website. Spokespersons from every party are members of that committee.