Maurice Cummins (Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

Perhaps the Senators could table an Adjournment debate motion calling for those answers rather than doing it second hand. I am only trying to point them in the right direction; whether they go ahead with it is their decision.

Senator Hayden called for a debate with the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade, Deputy Gilmore, on the deteriorating situation of women, particularly in India and Pakistan. Senator O'Donovan raised the over-regulation of small businesses in some sectors. State agencies are there to assist companies to expand, not hinder them. I am very concerned about what the Senator said about over-regulation hindering job creation. This matter should be addressed and if he has details of the case in question I will bring it to both Ministers he mentioned.

Senator Naughton raised the appalling situation of a mass grave in Tuam. A monument should be erected in that area. The new Minister for Justice and Equality, Deputy Fitzgerald, will work on the issue of the DPP's advice about suspects having their solicitors present and we will see some action on it in the very near future. Senator Quinn proposed an amendment to the Order of Business, that No. 11 be taken before No. 1. I am happy to accede to that request and will accept the amendment.

Senator O'Neill raised the problems with bus transport for teenagers aged between 16 and 18 and welcomed the action by the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport, Deputy Varadkar. Senator O'Neill also asked that the register of electors be compiled from PPS numbers, and a number of other Senators referred to the matter. Although it comes up after each election, nothing seems to be done about it. We will try to arrange a debate on the matter with the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government, Deputy Hogan. The compilation of the register has caused problems for many years. It is difficult when people who have been on the register for years find they have been removed and cannot vote while others do not bother voting. There is a major problem.

Senator O'Brien raised the gambling control Bill, the heads of which have been published by the justice committee. I am seeking a debate on the committee's report on the Bill. The Betting (Amendment) Bill is also due. I have raised the issue of online betting with the Minister on a number of occasions. The vast majority of betting is done online and it is wrong that those who bet online are not taxed. It is a difficulty for the betting shops. A number of betting shops, both independent and those in betting chains, are introducing machines that I believe are illegal into their betting shops. The Revenue Commissioners should tackle this issue.