Senator Darragh O'Brien asked about the betting tax Bill. I will find out what is the exact position. The Bill was initially prepared by the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine, before being sent on to the Department of Justice and Equality and subsequently to the Department of Finance. I do not know what is the exact position on it.

I know the heads of that Bill have been discussed in the Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality. I am not sure how far away it is from being published but I will find out for the Senator.

Senator O'Brien welcomed the independent review of the case of Fr. Niall Molloy, as did Senators Kelly and Whelan and others, and complimented the Minister on his intended appointment of a senior counsel to examine this affair. That is to be welcomed and it is to be hoped, as a result of that investigation, that there may not be a need for a public inquiry. Let us wait for the appointment and the report from the eminent senior counsel the Minister intends to appoint.

Senator O'Brien mentioned a debate on policing policy. There is no doubt that a significant amount of money has been invested in the Garda fleet over recent years. Gardaí have welcomed the major investment in the Garda fleet, which was run down in the period during which Fianna Fáil was in government.

We brought in proper Toyota cars in 2010.

It was completely run down.

Allow the Leader to reply.

The Garda cars did not run up 150,000 km or 200,000 km in a couple of months.

We brought in the Toyota Avensis in 2010.

Allow the Leader to reply.

The gentlemen opposite can give it but they obviously cannot take it. They are very tetchy when it comes to replies.

I am listening to the Leader. I am just trying to make sense of what he is saying.

I ask Senator O'Brien to allow the Leader to continue without interruption.

I am.

In respect of recruitment-----

We were the only ones buying cars.

If Senators Byrne and O'Brien listen to me, I will give them an answer to the question about recruitment.

I am listening.

I think we will see recruitment sooner rather than later and that people will be back in Templemore training to be gardaí in the early part of the new year.

That is good news.

Senator Bacik and other Members welcomed the fact that there will be a referendum on marriage equality in 2015. Many Members, including Senator Norris, have welcomed this announcement. People also mentioned the role of the Catholic Church in the referendum. As Senator Norris said, the Church has every right to outline its stance on that matter. Senator Mullen also called for a fair, free and respectful debate, which is the wish of everybody when this referendum is put to the people. Senators Norris and Paul Coghlan spoke about the memorial to Monsignor Hugh O'Flaherty who was certainly a great Irishman.

Senator Conway mentioned his concerns regarding extracting water from Lough Derg and the dangers for tourism. We will have a debate. We had a debate on the Bill establishing Irish Water but we could have another debate on water infrastructure. I will try to arrange this debate with the relevant Minister.

Senator O'Donovan called for a debate on job creation and sustainable jobs in the regions, which was called for yesterday. I hope the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation will come to the House before the Christmas recess to discuss the good news of the 34,000 extra jobs created last year. I am sure there is much good news on the jobs front but I agree that the issue of jobs for the regions needs to be discussed further.

Senator Kelly spoke about the Fr. Niall Molloy case. I compliment Senators Kelly and Whelan on repeatedly raising this issue in this House. This House has played a very prominent role in highlighting this issue with great thanks due to Senators Kelly and Whelan in particular.

Senators Kelly, MacSharry and Comiskey raised the question of the transporting of round bales of hay and the restrictions in place. Perhaps we can get the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport to come to the House to outline his reasons for those restrictions.

Senators Ó Clochartaigh, Keane and Mullins spoke about the election of the new mayor of Boston, Martin Walsh. We all welcome and congratulate him on his election. The fact that his parents were from Connemara and that he has a great grasp of the Irish language is to be welcomed. I am sure we will all congratulate him on his wonderful elevation to the post of mayor of Boston.

Senators Ó Clochartaigh and Brennan expressed their concerns about the teaching of Irish in schools. Senator Clune spoke about the teaching of mathematics in schools. I am sure the Minister for Education and Skills will come to the House to discuss the inspectors' reports with us in due course. Senator Clune also spoke about online security and the survey being launched today. The Minister for Education and Skills has been quite willing to come to the House to discuss these issues and I am sure he will continue to do so.

Senator MacSharry referred to the letters from the CEOs of the four Dublin hospitals and the national children's hospital. My information is that the project is certainly not on hold but is full steam ahead. I will certainly call for an update on the matter from the Minister for Health.

Senator Byrne spoke about the Ombudsman and the Information Commissioner. We did not have a debate on it yesterday but if it had been requested that it be debated in the House, I would certainly have acceded to it yesterday. Senator Byrne asked whether it was addressed by the relevant committee and it was confirmed that it was.

That is not wholly correct. We asked about it yesterday. I specifically asked a question. The Leader said it was debated by the committee and Senator Healy Eames mentioned that.

Confirmed it.

At no stage were we told that this would be debated in full in the Dáil. That is the point Senator Byrne was raising.

I was not asked that question.

We will need to be far more specific on questions.

If there had been a request for it to be debated, I would have allowed a debate yesterday.

Dáil business is the Dáil's business.

Senator Byrne raised a point. We asked a question about it yesterday.

You did not ask for-----

The Leader could have been more expansive in his answer if he had known that the Dáil was debating it.

Could I suggest that you asked the wrong question. If you had asked-----

The Leader is usually fairer in his answers.

If you had asked for a debate, there was no objection to dealing with it without the-----

We voted against the Order of Business.

I am replying to the debate and am giving an answer.

The Leader, without interruption.

I wonder whether Senator O'Sullivan will stand in Cork next time around with all the mentions of Charleville but he makes a very good point about the railway station in Charleville and the charges there. I also note his points in respect of mobile phone signals, an issue that has been raised by several Senators on many occasions.

Senator Landy spoke about Hayes Hotel. I honestly believe it is a matter for the GAA to decide whether it wishes to purchase that hotel but I will certainly bring the matter to the attention of the Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht in particular who would be strongly involved in the GAA. It is definitely a matter for the GAA to decide whether it wishes to purchase that hotel.

Senator Quinn spoke about motions and legislation in international development. I would be pleased to discuss that with the Senator to see how we can have that debate in the House.

Senator Healy Eames spoke about Seanad reform. We had the debate with the Taoiseach during which he said he would bring the party leaders together. We are awaiting those discussions and await proposals. I am sure such matters can be discussed with him when we have that meeting. The Senator also spoke about Galway Airport and I am sure she will get clarification of what is planned from the county council. She also spoke about moneylenders and called on Professor Honohan to appear before the Oireachtas Joint Committee on Finance, Public Expenditure and Reform. I am sure if that request is made to the Chairman of that committee, he will invite Professor Honohan in to discuss the matter.

Senator Mullen spoke about the proposals of the Oireachtas Joint Committee on Agriculture, Food and Marine. While the Minister, Deputy Coveney, only appeared in the House a few weeks ago, we hope to have him here again fairly soon to discuss these matters.

Senator Eamonn Coghlan spoke about the children's cardiac services and the new 25-bed unit. That is to be welcomed by all. He also called for clarification on the co-location of maternity hospitals. We will seek that clarification from the Minister for Health.

Senator White spoke about maternity benefit and I am sure she will raise that matter with the Minister for Social Protection on Committee Stage of the Social Welfare and Pensions Bill later today. I note her points about jobs and apprenticeships. I will try to get the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation, Deputy Bruton, to come to the House.

Senator Burke called for long-term planning in the health service. I agree that the Minister, Deputy Reilly, is overdue a visit to discuss the overriding issue of the health service.

Senator Mullins spoke about moneylending, which I already mentioned. Senator Noone spoke about the involvement of women in politics and business and called for a debate on work-life balance. We will certainly try to have that debate. Senator Michael D'Arcy spoke about corporation tax. I am sure that issue will be discussed when we discuss the Finance Bill and other matters in coming weeks.

I do not propose to accept the amendment to the Order of Business.