In thinking of another incident in another time and era, I am tempted to ask "What crisis?" I understand the Fianna Fáil agenda. It is natural to the adversarial system. However, this is a time for calmness, cool heads and reflection. I have no doubt that, given the responsibility that rests on the shoulders of the Executive and the union leadership, the necessary consultation and dialogue will take place. We should allow what is happening behind the scenes to proceed. Likewise, in the case of the Judiciary, we have confidence in the Chief Justice and the Attorney General. As the Taoiseach noted yesterday, there was that channel and there will continue to be that channel. Judicial independence is constitutionally guaranteed and it will not be infringed. We should not be reading into it.

Will the Senator make himself available as a mediator?

I commend Mr. Ken Murphy and Mr. Justice Kearns for their remarks. I think the Master of the High Court was out of order with his comments but that is a side issue. In all these matters, a little calm and dialogue should be allowed.