Regina Doherty (Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

Not everything is a label and while I appreciate the examples she gave us today are labels, "Traveller" is not a label. Travellers are a race of people who have a rich history, language and traditions. I think we need to be careful.

Senator Kyne spoke about school transport. Senator Flynn spoke about her real disappointment at some of the language that was used in the past week. I think she is right to continuously bring it up. Senator Wall spoke about the 20% discount on public transport for students and sought a debate on that, which I will sort out. Senator Gavan again sought a debate on homelessness. I have put in a request and I will renew it today and come back to the Senator. Senator Pauline O'Reilly spoke about the hydrogen pilot in Galway, which is the way to go. Senator Boyhan renewed his call for a debate on devolvement of powers to local government, which I will raise. Senator Buttimer sought a debate on emergency departments, particularly around the people on trolleys in Cork. Senator Chambers and nearly everybody else today spoke about the amazing campaign that is breast cancer awareness month. We are all wearing our pink but it extends much further and effectively than that so I wish to lend my support.