Mary Moran (Labour) | Oireachtas source

I concur with Senator White's sentiments regarding parity for women and her call for the extension of breast cancer screening to women aged over 55 years. It is important that this be done immediately.

Last Friday, I had the opportunity to participate in what we believe was the first ever workshop organised by a disability group in Trinity College Dublin for people with intellectual disabilities on how the Government worked. It was organised by the national anti-bullying advocacy group and Ms Fiona Weldon, its anti-bullying advocacy officer.

It was an excellent workshop that presented an opportunity to learn more about something that affects us all, the Government. I commend the group on its taking the initiative to educate people about the Government, voting and what goes on in government. I would like to see further similar workshops held. It was an enlightening day for everybody involved.

On a separate matter, along with my colleagues I have previously raised the serious and expensive matter of petrol. Last night, I received a representation from an individual who was distraught at being €3,500 out of pocket because of kerosene contaminated petrol. People are only becoming aware of this issue having brought their cars to a garage. I am aware of a number of cases of this in my own area in Louth and across the country. The people involved are the unsuspecting victims of this crime. I call on the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport to come to the House to discuss this issue as a matter of urgency.