Maurice Cummins (Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

The Senator also mentioned the interest on the State's debt, which is significant. Some €7.5 billion in interest was repaid on our debt in the past year. The Government is placing emphasis on the need for balanced budgets in order that we might achieve a surplus and thereby increase our level of investment in child care and many other worthy areas.

Senators Brennan and Heffernan referred to the Garda investigation into the murder of Garda Adrian Donohoe. Both indicated that the case remains open and urged members of the public to provide information to the Garda. There is no doubt that many people have information relating to this matter and are not giving it to the Garda. Senator Heffernan also referred to the murder of Paul Quinn, in which several individuals were involved.