Donie Cassidy (Fianna Fail)

Senator Ó Murchú spoke of next Tuesday's 2 p.m. launch by the Taoiseach of the new 20 year strategy for the Irish language. I congratulate everyone involved in this. No more committed an Irish person has ever walked in here and become a Member of Seanad Éireann or Dáil Éireann than Senator Ó Murchú in what he has been doing for Irish culture and the Irish language. I certainly wish everyone concerned well in their deliberations. We can debate this in the House on our return.

Senator Dearey sought a debate on family income supplement, particularly for the self-employed. I have no difficulty in us having a debate on this, and also on retail. This will be a defining time for retail and I certainly will be putting this down for a debate on our return also.

Senators Carty and Ormonde called for a Dáil and Seanad reform debate as a matter of importance, particularly in making it much more friendly towards women Members. I certainly have no difficulty in debating this on our return also.