Jerry Buttimer (Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

Unfortunately, I had other meetings to attend. What she has done today in the House and, I hope, beyond is to raise awareness of the importance of cervical cancer screening. As Senator Noone rightly stated, it is treatable and screening can prevent deaths. I thank the Senators. I hope that the House will have a cross-party group to raise issues of health and well-being. The matter raised today has touched the lives of many of our family members and friends. We must be vigilant and work to prevent it at all times.

Senator Coghlan raised the issue of vulture funds. I agree that they should appear before the Oireachtas committee and I support him in that regard. Perhaps we might take the matter up with the Committee on Procedure and Privileges, CPP.

Senator Davitt mentioned Pope Francis, but that is probably a matter for the CPP. Perhaps the Senator might submit the matter for consideration and the Cathaoirleach, as Chairman, can put it on the agenda.

Senators Boyhan, Paddy Burke and Reilly raised the issue of road safety. I would be happy to have the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport, Deputy Ross, attend the House to debate it. On a general note, it is important that we have leadership from the Department, the National Transport Authority and the Garda in resourcing the traffic corps and enhancing road safety. We should continue providing resources in that regard.

Senators Mulherin, Gavan and Paddy Burke referred to the Minister, Deputy Ross, in terms of Bus Éireann. There are ongoing issues that do not concern Fine Gael policy, as was Senator Gavan's allusion. They date from long before that. The Government's priority is to ensure that commuters have access to the best quality public transport service. That is about-----