Denis O'Donovan (Fianna Fail) | Oireachtas source

This is a topic that is worthy of a full debate in the House, which the Senator might look for when we return in September or October. The time allocated is only four minutes apiece although I allowed the Senator and the Minister of State to speak for nearly 18 minutes between them. It is important, however, and other Members of the Seanad might like to get involved in the debate on the future of the Irish language. The Senator might consider asking the Leader, when we come back in late September, if at some time there will be a full debate. The Minister of State could come in and other Members from various sides could have a two-hour debate, perhaps, on the issue. It might be more worthy of that.