Aidan Davitt (Fianna Fail) | Oireachtas source

First, I raise an issue brought to my attention by a bus driver in Mullingar, which culminates in respect of news I heard on the wires this morning about a Bill, framed by my colleague, Senator Gallagher, on assault and abuse of people working in the emergency services. Given the horrific accounts I heard at the weekend from a local bus driver, it is possible we could consider extending that Bill and the good work Senator Gallagher is doing to include other people who serve the public such as bus drivers, council workers, and so on. There are many people who come in for both physical and verbal abuse in their work that is not canvassed or necessary. They need our protection. Senator Gallagher is framing a very good Bill and it is possible that it could be extended further to include such workers.

Second, I agree with Senator McDowell on the great work he is doing on the Judicial Appointments Commission Bill.