Maurice Cummins (Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

The acting leader of the Opposition, Senator Ó Murchú, lauded the work of charitable organisations such as the Society of St. Vincent de Paul and the Simon Community and the efforts and work of young people involved in those organisations, particularly at this time of the year. As he said, they certainly are a ray of hope for us all.

Senator Ó Murchú proposed an amendment to the Order of Business that we would meet to discuss the work of charitable organisations and what we can offer. I have no problem in organising that. We can have that debate after our business today when No. 4 is dealt with. We can make the issue mentioned by Senator Ó Murchú No. 5 on the Order Paper. I have no wish to prevent Members speaking about the work of charitable organisations but it will be done here after No. 4 is dealt with. I will accede to the Senator's request in that regard.