Senator O'Neill mentioned the Control of Horses Act, the microchipping of horses and the enforcement of the Act. We all appreciate the dangers in that regard. I will bring the matter to the attention of the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine. Perhaps the Senator should raise it as an Adjournment matter also.

Senator Quinn raised the issue of the Central Bank and the number of people employed there compared with the European Central Bank. The Cathaoirleach outlined the position on brown envelopes and Order Papers. We have been raising this issue for years and, as the Cathaoirleach mentioned, the Committee on Procedure and Privileges will take it up also. The wheels grind slowly when getting little things like that to happen, but I hope it will happen soon.

Senator Cullinane referred to primary care centres and the criteria used, which I outlined yesterday. On the one hand, the Senator is criticising overspending but, on the other, he is looking for more money to be spent on other services. He cannot have his bread buttered on both sides. Again, Sinn Féin is engaging in a cynical exercise in what it is doing with regard to the Minister for Health, Deputy James Reilly.

Senator Colm Burke asked for a debate on the nursing home issue and the plan for care of the elderly. We can arrange that debate early in the new year.

Senator Mooney welcomed the proposed linking of the Luas lines, which is long overdue. I note his point on road maintenance, especially in the case of motorways.

Senator Keane raised the issue of preventive medicine and referred to a new report published on obesity related illnesses. Again, that is an issue we can discuss early in the new year.

I note Senator Barrett's comments on free general practitioner, GP, care and his advice that it be introduced on a gradual basis rather than being implemented straightaway.

Other Senators raised the question of the expert group's report. The matter will be addressed in the House the week after next.

Senator O'Keeffe also raised the question of the working group on bullying and asked that we act on the report when it is published. We all share her sentiments.