Will the Leader refer to the judgment of the European Court of Justice on the retention of data?

I do not have any information on that matter. However, I note the Senator's point about the judgment. If we can obtain further information on it, we will certainly come back to the House with it.

Senators Mary Moran and Aideen Hayden referred to the closure of the Women's Aid office in Dundalk and raised the general issue of domestic violence. I know that Senator Mary Moran raised this subject on the Adjournment last night. I suggest she raise a further matter on the Adjournment to receive an update on the availability of funding. In the meantime, I will try to arrange a debate with the relevant Minister on the issue of domestic violence.

Senator Jim Walsh called for a debate on the United Nations and spoke about the need to mark the 20th anniversary of the atrocities in Rwanda. I compliment RTE on its recent excellent coverage of these dreadful events.

I note Senator Sean D. Barrett's points about the President's visit to the United Kingdom and the work of the North-South Inter-Parliamentary Association, a meeting of which he attended last week. The work of this body is very important is fostering good relationships between the two countries, on which it is to be complimented. We need to progress its work in the coming months.

Senator Colm Burke spoke about the significant reduction in the number of cases of MRSA in hospitals, which is to be welcomed by all. He also outlined the difficulties in the recruitment of hospital consultants. It is a problem for many hospitals and there is a need for a debate on the issue. I will try to get the relevant Minister to come to the House to discuss it.

Senator Trevor Ó Clochartaigh spoke about inviting the First Minister and the Deputy First Minister to address the Seanad. I will certainly renew my invitations to both of them to visit the Seanad. Perhaps after the visit of the President to the United Kingdom, it might be appropriate to issue them again.

Senator Rónán Mullen spoke about the difficulties experienced by some farm families in respect of inheritance tax. I am told that if a child dies and the farm is returned to the parents, land to the value of €2.25 million is not liable to tax. I suggest the Senator raise the matter on the Adjournment to receive a more comprehensive reply. He knows that the White Paper on universal health insurance has been published. It is a discussion document, on which I am sure we will have many discussions in the coming months.

Senator Michael Mullins referred to the case of Sophie Toscan du Plantier. The case is still open and gardaí will continue to investigate it until the murderer is brought to justice.

Senator Fidelma Healy Eames spoke about the Teagasc report on rural towns and suggested we debate the matter in the House. We will certainly look at that suggestion. She also spoke about VAT levels.

However, they are a budgetary matter for the Minister for Finance who I am sure will consider any suggestion the Senator has to make.

Senator Susan O'Keeffe referred to the PULSE system and Sergeant McCabe. That is a matter for the acting Garda Commissioner and I have no intention of interfering with her work in that regard.

Senator Feargal Quinn recalled the words of the late former Senator Sam McAughtry, which were apt. We will have tributes to the late former Senator at some time in the future.

I also noted Senator Feargal Quinn's point that Ireland had the highest rate of inheritance tax not only in Europe but also the world and that this was inhibiting investment. When the public finances are back in a proper state of repair, I am sure issues such as this will be considered by the Minister for Finance at budget time.