Senator Bradford referred to the special report of the Ombudsman on the lost at sea scheme. We must ascertain the current position in this regard and I will try to obtain an update for the Senator. The lost at sea report should not be gathering dust on the Minister's desk. The Ombudsman produced a comprehensive report and the actions she proposed should be acted upon.

Senator Healy Eames asked that the Minister for Social Protection, Deputy Burton, and Minister of State with responsibility for European affairs, Deputy Creighton, deal with the issue of the services directive. The Minister will come before the House tomorrow, while the Minister of State will come to the House next week.

I apologise if I have not addressed any specific issues raised by Senators.