Jerry Buttimer (Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

Tá an Bille ag méadú.

Senator Gallagher raised the issue of insurance costs. The Judicial Council Bill will be in the House this week. We all agree there is a need to tackle compensation culture. This requires collective buy-in regarding this matter.

Senator Marie-Louise O'Donnell's proposal for a new ministry deserves consideration. Senator Feighan raised the issue of the Tory leadership race in the UK, a debate into which I will not enter. I congratulate the Roscommon football team on its victory last Sunday.

Senator Bacik raised the issue of Majella Moynihan. I join with all Members in saying that what happened to her was wrong. The story is about Majella Moynihan and how she was treated badly. I thank the Garda Commissioner and the Minister for Justice and Equality for the way in which they reached out and their speedy apologies to her. The case was of a different time. Perhaps we should all reflect upon from where we have come. It is about Majella Moynihan. We should applaud and support her bravery. We must hope we never go back to those days or allow such situations to happen again.

I congratulate Senator Ruane's daughter, Jordanne, on her achievements. The point the Senator made about collaboration in the arts field is important, especially in communities where there may not be many avenues open for careers in acting. It just shows that if one has a dream, good fortune and motivation, one can do anything.