Maurice Cummins (Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

Senator Hayden and others raised the election of the Minister, Deputy Burton, as leader of the Labour Party, and as Tánaiste. I am sure we all wish her well in her position as leader of the Labour Party.

Senator Barrett raised the invitation to the President to attend next year's 12 July celebrations in Donegal. I am sure the President will give consideration to that matter. Senator Barrett also spoke about young people. It is essential that we have representatives from all sides of the community doing as much as they can to mend fences and work together in the interest of peace and harmony in the country.

Senator Sheahan raised extending free cervical screening to students entering third level colleges, and I note the points he made in that regard. On the Coroners Bill 2007, a matter which Senator Sheahan raised previously, I understand it is the intention to remove the current Bill from the Order Paper and that a new Bill will be proposed during the autumn session.

Senators O'Donovan, Moran and others raised advocacy services for those who are deaf. Perhaps that could be dealt with by way of an Adjournment matter, where one will get all the facts and have a Minister here to address the issue. Senator O'Donovan's heart really is ruling his head by calling for a general election.