I welcome the Senator's comments on the equine DNA issue and the work of the Minister, Deputy Simon Coveney, on it. It is an EU-wide problem.

Senator Ivana Bacik referred to the convention on the Constitution. We wish all convention members well in their deliberations over the weekend.

Yesterday it was mentioned that it was most regrettable that the HSE document had been leaked and reported on in newspapers. Senator Jim Walsh called for the Minister to release the report, but the Minister has not yet had sight of it. It would be difficult for him to release it at this point.

Senator Ivana Bacik should show it to him.

She should give it to him.

Rubbish; I have not seen it. I saw the Evening Herald just like everybody else.

It is serious and very unfortunate for her poor husband. He is the person who should be considered and Members should not be scoring points.

Can we hear the Leader, without interruption, please?

If the Minister has not seen a copy of the report, it is impossible for him to release it. I regret the fact that it has been leaked for whatever purpose. It is not acceptable and does not help the husband and family of Savita.

Senator Katherine Zappone raised a number of questions and I will try to get answers for her in respect of discrimination against LGBT families, the lack of protection for them and the merger of the Equality Authority and the Irish Human Rights Commission. The Minister has not yet appointed a board. The Senator asked when the Bill would be introduced and I will try to find out for her.

With regard to a strategy to combat poverty and the setting up of a committee to discuss the issue of poverty, I am sure a number of Members of the House would be willing to sit on such a committee if Senator Katherine Zappone wishes to form it.

Senators Sean D. Barrett and Jim Walsh referred to the free trade area between the European Union and the United States. There has been major progress in recent days in advancing the EU-US trade agreement. It is very welcome as part of generating growth and creating jobs on both sides of the Atlantic. As part of its agenda on stability, job creation and growth, the Irish Presidency has identified making progress on an EU-US trade agreement as a top priority. As part of the effort to make progress on the issue, the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation, Deputy Richard Bruton, will hold an informal meeting of EU trade Ministers in Dublin in April. A successful conclusion of an agreement, as Senator Sean D. Barrett mentioned, could lead to benefits in excess of €150 billion to the European union and over $100 million to Ireland. It will be progressed by Ireland during its Presidency of the European Union.

Senator Cáit Keane called for an education leaflet to be sent to GPs on female genital mutilation. I will bring the matter to the attention of the Minister for Health.

Senator Thomas Byrne referred to a vote of sympathy on the death of former Senator Jimmy Mulroy. We will certainly have tributes to him. I was not aware of his death and I am sure we would all like to extend our deepest sympathy to his family.

Senator Aideen Hayden called for a wide-ranging debate on the property market. We had a debate on the private rented sector last week, with the Minister of State in attendance. I do not know if she will be anxious to attend again, but we will bring the matter to her attention. Senator David Norris referred to the issue of poverty and the property tax. I did not get a question from him, but we know his points on these items.