No.

It is good to see Senator O'Brien in his usual seat. What would the Opposition do without the Minister for Justice and Equality, Deputy Shatter?

We would do a lot better.

Is there a question for the Leader?

Of course. The Cathaoirleach knows I always have a question.

We would have to see the files.

No man has attended more to detail or answered more questions than the Minister. Those opposite have generated much hot air this morning and it was a bottle of smoke. I know they are good at smoke and daggers, or smoke and mirrors-----

Why was he speaking to the director of intelligence?

Is there a question for the Leader?

I have one, of course. This man has dealt with everything. He went into the penalty points issue in great detail, and that was what the investigation was about. Those opposite do not want to accept such facts for a reason I do not quite understand. I will name nobody but many people came to that matter without clean hands. The Minister did and he dealt with it in detail. I believe everything was answered but the Opposition does not seem to think so. I am sure he will deal with any questions in an appropriate forum. I know the questions were planned before coming today, and I notice co-ordination in the colour of ties and shirts on the Front Bench.

The uniform.

Is there a question on the Order of Business?

The Senators' request for today is totally unnecessary. There is nothing outstanding and they are being totally unreasonable. I will not say they are being childish, as we understand adversarial politics. This is the greatest load of baloney when there are so many budgetary and fiscal problems to deal with.