-----pre the introduction of the emergency legislation and the deal on the promissory notes.

I will find out for the Senator when the Education and Training Boards Bill will be taken in the House. I think it is still on Report Stage in the Dáil. I checked it last week as I have an interest in it. I do not think it is due before the House imminently but I will check.

Senator Healy Eames raised the matter of banking and mortgage arrears and I have given a response on that.

Senator Mooney put forward the idea that the Taoiseach or Tánaiste might be requested to address the House on the programme for Government and we could have a reflective review of it. We can submit a request for the Taoiseach or Tánaiste to come to the House and speak to us on that.

That request came from the Deputy's Leader's side; I was just supporting it.

I like the idea. It is worth requesting that. To be fair, another Member also mentioned it.

Senator Mullen.

Yes. Senator Mullen.

Senator O'Neill referred to the Equal Status Bill and the equalising of insurance premia. He has raised a good point and he has requested that it be brought to the attention of the Minister concerned since that was not the desired effect of the legislation.

Senator Noone requested a debate on banking, to which I have responded in respect of requests from other Members.

Senator Brennan raised the matter of small and medium-sized enterprises and their need of cashflow. There is a code of practice in place and Departments are supposed to pay for work done within a specific time. If there is a breach in the code of practice, and I have also heard complaints about this, that should be brought directly back to the Departments concerned. They should be told they are in breach of the code of practice if they do not pay for work done within the requisite time.