Maurice Cummins (Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

Senator Brennan welcomed the establishment by the Minister, Deputy Coveney, of a task force to deal with the alleged abuse of migrant workers in the fishing industry, which is an issue that was raised by Senators Bacik and O'Keeffe yesterday. The Minister is to be lauded for his swift action in this regard.

Senator Ó Domhnaill spoke about banking and health services. I think I have dealt with those matters.

Senator Noone referred to the sentences that are imposed in cases of drink-driving causing death. She suggested that we should have mandatory sentences, as is the case in the UK. That is a debate for another day. It is certainly a debate we should have. In recent days, many people have spoken about mandatory sentences for various crimes. I would agree that there is a need for a debate and for a review of sentencing in Ireland.