I ask the Leader to arrange debates on two issues.

First, I express my sympathies regarding that horrible incident that took place in the Cathaoirleach's home town of Castlebar, in which two brothers were brutally murdered. The newspaper headlines today indicate the person who has been arrested in this regard has just been released from prison. Three weeks ago, I sought a debate on the justice system and Senator Sheahan has continued to so do. I believe such a debate is required on the issues of parole, bail, concurrent sentences, repeat offenders and prison places because those two gentlemen in Castlebar lived a long life and did no harm to anyone. It is a disgrace that their lives were ended in such a horrific fashion.

Hear, hear.

Another matter I wish to raise concerns a headline on the front of today's edition of the Irish Farmers' Journal that inspection penalties under the Common Agricultural Policy have increased by 500% in four years. In this context, I note that farmers become accustomed to weather and deal with it and, for example, they dealt with a fodder crisis this year. However, one thing that really affects farmers is when they receive notice that they are to be inspected by the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine. They do not know whether they have everything in order and even if this is the case, they are extremely worried.

Members are debating two highly sensitive issues in this House over the coming days, namely, the Thirty-second Amendment of the Constitution (Abolition of Seanad Éireann) Bill 2013 and the Protection of Life During Pregnancy Bill. In the context of the latter, an issue has arisen in respect of the suicide laws in section 9. While I do not suggest that people facing inspection have suicidal tendencies, it does cause worry because there is a loss involved and there has been an increase in penalties of 500% and over the past four years, €4.7 million has been taken back in penalties from farmers.

Does the Senator seek a debate on this issue?

The Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine should come into the House to clarify a matter because it is stated here-----

The Minister can clarify this for the Senator when he comes in.

I want him to come into this House to clarify a statement made by some of the inspectors to the effect that they have been told to issue penalties. This is akin to telling a garda to fine everyone who is driving down a road to raise revenue. Consequently, the Minister should come into the House to clarify the position in respect of inspections. Members were told that due to the fodder crisis and the crisis within farming last year, inspections would be eased up on and people would not be put under pressure.

The Senator is over time.

I seek a debate on this issue at some stage.