Jerry Buttimer (Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

Senator Mullen referred to the discrepancies between Garda figures and those of the CSO. I suggest that he table a Commencement matter on the issue, which is very serious. We cannot allow people to drink and drive and should condemn those who do so from the highest rooftop. Last week, we saw the passage of the Public Health (Alcohol) Bill. It is important that we allow An Garda Síochána to continue to be vigilant with regard to drink-driving. The issue of the discrepancies would be best served by the Senator tabling a Commencement matter.

Senator Marie-Louise O'Donnell asked that the new Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment come before the House to discuss the closure of post offices. I would be happy to invite the new Minister to come here.

I welcome the eminent obstetrician from Tralee, Dr. Mary McCaffrey, who is in the Public Gallery, and thank her for being here. She is a friend of many of us in the House and I thank her for her good work.