The Leas-Chathaoirleach has clarified the position with regard to the Committee on Procedure and Privileges. The decision was relayed to Members more than two weeks ago and there was one objection at that time. However, it seems that people thought they might make political capital here this morning. These things happen.

Senator MacSharry asked for a debate with the Minister for Health. I have sought a date for such a debate with the Minister but I have not received one as yet.

On a point of order, it is a bit misleading when two Bills are ordered to be taken-----

Please allow the Leader to respond.

-----on Tuesday.

We are behind schedule. I allowed everyone speak today. Senator Leyden is trying to -----

I ask the Leader to please continue.

Senator Bacik raised the matter of the report of allegations of improper cancellation of penalty points. These allegations have been investigated and they will be discussed at the justice committee. Senator Norris raised a number of matters. He challenged the Taoiseach to a debate. I do not know if the Taoiseach will accept the request.

I shall be writing to him.

That will be a matter for the Taoiseach to decide. Senator Paul Coghlan and others referred to the comments by the archbishop. I have stated on numerous occasions that this House will have ample time to discuss Archbishop Martin's statement and any other matter associated with that Bill. I have assured the House that we will have time for that debate. The health committee will be holding meetings for three days and nights this week and next week.

Senator Coghlan also noted the anniversary of the torture of the leaders of the Baha'i movement in Iran, a matter he has raised on a number of occasions. Senators Mullins, Comiskey and Wilson spoke about the Beara to Breffni walk and the recently published report on health and welfare and well-being. I will endeavour to have that report debated in the House soon.

Senator Leyden asked about "Oireachtas Report" which does not cover the Seanad sittings if the Dáil is not sitting. I refer to a letter in response from RTE dated July 2011, which I read to the House. I can read out the letter again. If the Senator had been listening to the reply from RTE in 2011, there would be no need to respond to it in 2013.

It was a very long time ago and things have changed. There is a new director general of RTE.

Senator Hayden asked for a debate with the Minister for Finance on the ESRI growth forecast.

As I mentioned last week, the Minister for Finance has indicated that he will come to the House in July to discuss a number items. I cannot get him to come here any sooner; that is when he says he is available.

The inappropriate billing of patients by the health service can be addressed with the Minister for Health. There is no one better qualified than Senator John Crown to speak about genetic testing for women with breast cancer and a Minister would be unwise not to consider the statement made by him. Senators Cáit Keane and Susan O'Keeffe called for a debate on stem cell research. I will try to find out which Minister deals with that issue and arrange a debate on it.

Senators Trevor Ó Clochartaigh, Michael Comiskey, Susan O'Keeffe and several others referred to the fodder crisis. I will bring the matters raised to the immediate attention of the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Deputy Simon Coveney, who kindly came to the House last week to explain what was taking place in that regard. I am sure he will be well aware of the matters raised when I bring them to his attention and I am sure he is working hard on them.

A number of Senators asked when a Minister of State at the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine would be appointed. Seemingly, Senator Jim Walsh knows all about it, but it is a matter for the Taoiseach to decide and I have no say in the matter.

Senator Denis Landy referred to CSO figures and the positive signs emanating from them. I note also his comments that the Minister should encourage local authorities and other public bodies to participate in the JobBridge scheme which is of great benefit.

I agree fully with Senator Paschal Mooney on the media coverage given to Bills taken in this House. Last week there was massive coverage of a Bill dealt with in the other House which had been dealt with here several months ago and on which we had had an excellent debate. I certainly agree with what the Senator said in that regard.

The Leader might convey those remarks to the press.

Members of the press are in the House and can see what is going on, but whether they cover it is a matter for them. Unfortunately, we cannot make the press do so.

Senator David Cullinane referred to the Committee on Procedure and Privileges. We will certainly take into consideration what Members have to say, but they were informed about the committee sittings. The other matter he raised was raised by Senator Ivana Bacik at the Committee on Procedure and Privileges and while a decision has not been made, the committee will be favourably disposed towards inviting somebody to come to the House to speak on the anniversary of the Lockout. A decision has not been made, so an invitation has not been sent.

Senator Martin Conway called for more electronic signage to assist tourists in the capital city, in particular. I will bring the matter to the attention of the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport, Deputy Leo Varadkar.

Senator Ned O'Sullivan said the Taoiseach was out of touch with the people, but the future of the Seanad will be decided by the people in a referendum.

I look forward to the Leader's support in the campaign.

I will find out for Senator Diarmuid Wilson whether the President has signed the Education and Training Boards Bill.

Senator Jim Walsh referred to the level of waste in the public service. The Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform, Deputy Brendan Howlin, is doing an excellent job in addressing that issue.

Senator Michael D'Arcy called for a review of DEIS status for schools. I will bring that matter to the attention of the Minister for Education and Skills, Deputy Ruairí Quinn, who will come to the House soon for a debate on a number of items.

Senator Colm Burke raised the issue of the filling of consultant vacancies and the problems in that regard. As he stated, the matter is being discussed by the Joint Committee on Health and Children, as is the position of junior doctors. I hope the committee will issue a report which we can debate in the House.