Jerry Buttimer (Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

Senator Feighan spoke about the new far-right party but that is a matter for them. In answer to the point raised by Senator Humphreys, I would be very happy for the Minister for Health to come to the House to discuss maternity as it is an important issue. Senator Gallagher raised the issue of gender in education and I would be happy for the Minister to come to the House for a debate. The question of inviting Arlene Foster, MLA, and the Deputy First Minister has been dealt with by the CPP. Senator Paddy Burke asked about third level education. The Cassells report has gone to committee and the Minister has already come to this House on the matter. He is committed to returning on the matter.

Senator Craughwell asked about the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport, Deputy Shane Ross. The Minister took an inordinate amount of time in his remarks.