Seanad debates

Tuesday, 19 July 2016

10:30 am

Photo of Jerry ButtimerJerry Buttimer (Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

I hope not but if there are, they are not moving towards me.

Senator Mulherin raised the constituencies boundary commission. That is an independent group chaired by Mr. Justice Haughton and Members who have an issue with the commission should communicate directly to it. I will be happy to invite the Minister to the House. We will debate the matter anyway when the Bill is brought to the House.

Senator Ned O'Sullivan raised an important point about the free travel pass for people who are Irish citizens but who no longer live here. He mentioned, in particular, missionaries who are abroad. I will be happy to arrange that debate.

Senator Paddy Burke referred to tourism and Brexit. I will be happy to invite the Minister of State, Deputy Patrick O'Donovan, or the Minister, Deputy Shane Ross, to the House.

Senator Richmond raised the issue of passports and the cost of admission to citizenship. I will be happy to invite the Minister for Justice and Equality, Deputy Frances Fitzgerald, to the House to discuss that.

Finally, Senator Conway raised the important issue of ambulances. There has been a lengthy debate on the role of our ambulances and their importance. Changes have been made and there has been investment but the Senator raised an important point that we can refer to in the autumn.

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