The matter to which Senator Feargal Quinn is certainly worthy of debate. The fact that hospital procedures here cost 40% more than in the United Kingdom is an absolutely damning indictment. The Senator also referred to Brent geese and the need for a debate on the environment. I hope the departure of the Brent geese will mean that we will see some more sunshine.

Senators Paul Coghlan and Trevor Ó Clochartaigh referred to the planting of a tree on Leinster Lawn tomorrow in commemoration of our late colleague Shane McEntee. This is being done in conjunction with the One Million Trees in One Day project. I appreciate Senator Trevor Ó Clochartaigh's comments on our late colleague, for which I thank him.

Senators Denis Landy and Jim Walsh referred to the OECD report on pensions. This matter was raised yesterday by Senator Marie Moloney. I will ask the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation to come before the House for a debate on the report.

Senator Michael Comiskey referred to the difficulties in agriculture, while Senator Michael Mullins highlighted the fact that moneys from the animal welfare fund were available for members of the farming community.

Senator Martin Conway referred to national job shadow day and the difficulties experienced by people with disabilities. The Senator has highlighted that matter in the House on numerous occasions. He also referred to the undocumented Irish and the problems experienced by some individuals in the United States. If he is aware of a specific case and he wants to provide me with the details, I will certainly make representations on his behalf to the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade. I am sure the Senator has made or will make his own representations in the matter.

Senator Fidelma Healy Eames raised the matter of school workplace audits and inquired as to why the services of the National Employment Rights Authority were not used. I will check the position in that regard with the relevant Minister. I note the comments of the Senator in the context of the CEO of the Bank of Ireland, a matter I have addressed.

Senator Catherine Noone referred to the important issue of the establishment of a policy group on alcohol by the Royal College of Physicians in Ireland. I will ask the Minister of State at the Department of Health, Deputy Alex White, to come before the House to discuss the matter.

Senator Paschal Mooney referred to the fact that while building costs had decreased, insurance costs had not followed suit. The Senator also referred to the fact that insurance companies were charging higher premiums. As this matter comes within the remit of the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation, Deputy Richard Bruton, I will endeavour to have him come before the House to address the concerns relating to it.