Seán Kyne (Fine Gael)

I thank all Senators for their contributions, starting with Senator O'Loughlin, who raised baby loss awareness and the great work of Féileacáin. I concur with her comments. Féileacáin should be supported at every opportunity.

Senator O'Loughlin also raised an issue about a local library and complaints from people in relation to the use of space for people with disabilities. It is a worrying development. I hope that a resolution can be found and that the adults and children who were using those services find an alternative space, if that is needed.That is to be decided by the powers that be within the local authorities and the users.

Senator Nelson Murray raised the issue of critical blood supply. I commend the Senator for being a blood donor and volunteer. It is a very important role. I am not sure if everyone here or anywhere else actually knows what blood type they might be. That would be a good start in relation to this. There may be reasons people cannot give blood and we have to respect that but the Senator raised valid points in relation to the average age and the maximum age and whether changes could be made there. If the Senator puts it down for a Commencement debate she might get a more direct response on the matter. It certainly is a very worthy issue. The Senator also raised the issue of the confidence motion in the Tánaiste. As the Minister for Defence and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade he has a very busy role with the two Ministries, as well as leading the party and everything else. There is a lot of foreign travel involved. I think he is doing an exceptional job in leading those Departments and in his role as Tánaiste. It is a very busy role. Obviously there will be a motion before the House, which will be done-----