Let us wait and see what the man has to say.

A number of Members raised the issue of medical cards, a matter that was raised yesterday. We will ask the Minister for Health to come to the House to speak on that specific matter. He will be in the House today for two hours to discuss another matter which he was requested to address. It is important to note that 96.4% of the reviews of medical cards that have been carried out confirm continuing eligibility, but that is no of consolation to those who have been put in the position of having to provide documentation on more than one occasion in some instances. This matter will have to be addressed and the Minister has said he will deal with it. I will ask him to come to the House to speak to us about discretionary medical cards. The Taoiseach has said the Government will examine the issue and deal with it as a matter of urgency.

Senator Ivana Bacik called for a debate on homelessness. On numerous occasions I have asked the Minister of State, Deputy Jan O'Sullivan, to come to the House and will continue to ask her to have such a debate. We will have a debate today on rent supplement, a debate which was sought by a number of Members. It will be with the Minister for Social Protection, Deputy Joan Burton.

Senator Ivana Bacik also commented on the Electoral (Amendment) (Political Funding) Act and the implications for women in politics. It is good to see that more than 21% of those elected to local authorities are women. That is a significant improvement on previous local election results.

Senator Denis O'Donovan referred to the fisheries (amendment) Bill. I understand the heads of the Bill have not yet been cleared by the Cabinet. Last November Fianna Fáil tabled a Private Members' motion on fisheries and maritime jurisdictions, but I will ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Deputy Simon Coveney, to come to the House for a further debate on fisheries.

Senator Denis O'Donovan also inquired about job creation in the regions. I will ask the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation, Deputy Richard Bruton, to come to the House for a debate on the issue.

Senator Fidelma Healy Eames referred to the scrutiny of EU legislation. It forms part of the Government's proposals being considered by the Committee on Procedure and Privileges for the House which I am sure will be accepted. An improved economy means improved benefits for people.

Senator Terry Leyden spoke about Roscommon County Hospital. He should ask the consultants there whether the hospital has improved in recent years. They have said it is a lot better off now than during the period to which the Senator referred.

Senators Mary Moran and Diarmuid Wilson referred to the death of former councillor Owen Bannigan. I echo their sentiments and express our sympathy to the Bannigan family on the death of Owen in his early 50s. He was an outstanding councillor and I knew him well. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam dílis.

Senator Feargal Quinn has warned that we should not throw away the gains made in the economy and that we should not change tack at this stage. I will find out the exact position on upward-only rent reviews and whether legislation in that regard will be tested by the Attorney General. We will have to wait and see what the Government has decided, but I will inquire about the status of the Bill.

I agree with what Senator Feargal Quinn said about graffiti. It is not something tourists like to see and the issue should be tackled as a matter of urgency. I am sure local authorities are doing this, but they need the help of parents, in particular, where children are concerned. I note the point the Senator made in that regard.

Senator Jim D'Arcy emphasised the importance of economic stability and also the need for people to benefit from the recovery.

Senator Diarmuid Wilson spoke from experience about seat losses and what should and should not be done in that regard.

Senator Michael D’Arcy raised the issue of the provision of the multiple sclerosis drug, Fampyra, a matter which was also raised yesterday by Senator Darragh O’Brien. As I said yesterday, it should be addressed by the Minister for Health in a compassionate way. If people’s conditions are improving because of a drug, funding for it should be made available.

Senator Michael Mullins called for the Minister for Justice and Equality to attend the House for a debate on crime. I will request her to attend. She was here yesterday for the debate on the DNA database system Bill which will be of assistance to the Garda in fighting crime. It is one of several measures she will be bringing before the House during this term.

I, too, wish to be associated with the expressions of sympathy to the family of the late councillor Owen Bannigan who died during the local elections campaign.

Senator Darragh O’Brien has proposed an amendment to the Order of Business, “That a debate with the Minister for Health on the form of the review of discretionary medical cards be taken today.” Is the amendment being pressed?

Yes.

Is the Order of Business agreed to?

No.