Mary O'Rourke (Fianna Fail)

I could write a book on that subject. In fact, I am writing a book and it will be a very important part of it.

I note the change in UK legislation regarding the anonymity of sperm donors. I thank Senator Feeney for raising the matter. I will ask the Minister for Health and Children to address the issue as it has been raised with some Members by other people.

In response to Senator Feighan, I am not sure what was said about diabetics and who made the ruling on their fitness to drive. I presume this would be a matter for the Department of Health and Children rather than the Department of Transport. It would be a suitable subject for the Adjournment.

Senator Jim Walsh spoke about the disparity of time allocated in debates. The time for this debate is compressed into 40 minutes. We took the easy option and divided 40 minutes by five, which gave eight minutes to each group. This is a matter that could be raised with the Committee on Procedure and Privileges in order to have a clear guideline. The time is short, but I am sure the leaders will use it well.

Order of Business agreed to.