I wish the Cathaoirleach and colleagues on both sides of the House an enjoyable summer break. We would all agree that it has been a tough term which has tested us greatly. We deserve a break. We are in a very privileged position, as Members of the Oireachtas, to seek out and defend the truth. Truth must be at the heart of everything we do.

Previous speakers referred to seeking the results of the investigation initiated by the Minister for Health, Deputy James Reilly, into serious allegations and real concerns about the protection of women's lives on the part of the Irish Family Planning Association, IFPA.

We are not reopening yesterday's debate.

Those were unfounded allegations.

I am not going to go there. I merely wish to make a request. A senior and very fine public servant, Ms Bridget McManus-----

The Senator cannot place on the record of the House the names of individuals who are not here to defend themselves.

The woman in question was appointed to head up the investigation to which I refer. I request that the relevant report be made available in the autumn. We have gone to bat in the context of protecting women's lives. Let us ensure that they will be protected in every jurisdiction. I have seen transcripts which indicate that the IFPA has been whispering to girls that they should not go to the Marie Stopes clinic.

These are unfounded allegations.

If that is the case, let us have the truth. There should be no cover-up. I take issue with the fact that Senator Bacik seems to have a difficulty with my trying to protect women's lives.

One would think Senator Bacik was on some kind of-----

I would appreciate it if the results of the investigation - which has been in train for eight months - could be finalised and made available in the autumn.

Senator Bacik is only a pseudo-----

I will not take abuse from Senator Walsh, who recently brought low the reputation of this House with his antics.