Maurice Cummins (Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

Senator Byrne mentioned retention fees for nurses. I will bring the matter to the attention of the Minister for Health whom I am sure is aware of the matter.

Senator Mullins and Conway mentioned the visit by the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade to the USA, especially regarding the undocumented Irish, and sought a debate on same. I know the Minister intends to come to the House in the next couple of weeks to update us on the question of Syria and Iraq. I am sure we may be able to include a report on his visit during that debate.

Senator White mentioned paternity leave. She brought in a very laudable Bill into the House and I am delighted that the relevant Minister intends to proceed with a Bill.

On the issue of breast screening for women aged between 65 and 69 years, I agree totally with Senator White. I think the Minister for Finance indicated that when finance becomes available, such screening will be one of the areas which will be attended to, and rightly so.

Senator Moran commended the disability group in Trinity College. She also raised the matter of petrol stretching which has been raised by a number of Members in the House over the past number of weeks.