Senator Darragh O'Brien raised several issues which he also raised in the past few days. The justice committee will deal with them and I certainly do not want to interfere in its work.

The Senator seems to have a crystal ball as to when elections will be held. I must have a look at it as there are a few things I would like to know myself.

If the Leader’s party does not get its act together, the election result will be simple.

Senator Ivana Bacik pointed to the appropriate powers of the Fennelly commission and called, as did other Members, for the regulation of crèches.

Senator Paschal Mooney mentioned the Secretary General of the Department of Justice and Equality. I understand the Secretary General has received a letter from the Fennelly commission asking him to appear before it.

Senators Trevor Ó Clochartaigh, Brian Ó Domhnaill, Susan O’Keeffe and Michael Mullins raised the issue of maternity services in the west and mid-west.

The Minister gave a very clear, comprehensive response and will answer further questions. It is of paramount importance that we have-----

What about the question on the conflict of interest?

The Leader to continue, without interruption.

Senator Trevor Ó Clochartaigh is very good at never letting Members speak. He should try to listen to their replies. We have listened intently to what they have said and I am doing my best to reply. Freedom of speech is not a very good issue for the Senator. The review of maternity services is of paramount importance to women, children and every other person in the country. It is agreed that we should have the review about which the Minister spoke yesterday. If there are questions to be answered about individuals compiling reports, the Minister is willing to answer them.

He did not answer them; that is the problem.

The Leader to continue, without interruption.

Perhaps Senators might table an Adjournment matter to call for these answers rather than doing it second hand. I am only trying to point them in the right direction; it is their decision whether they want to go ahead with it.

Senator Aideen Hayden called for a debate with the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade, Deputy Eamon Gilmore, on the deteriorating situation of women, particularly in India and Pakistan.

Senator Denis O'Donovan raised the issue of the over-regulation of small businesses in some sectors. State agencies are in place to assist companies to expand, not to hinder them. I am very concerned about what the Senator said about over-regulation hindering job creation. This matter should be addressed and if the Senator has details of the case in question, I will bring them to the two Ministers he mentioned.

Senator Hildegarde Naughton referred to the appalling issue of a mass grave in Tuam. A monument should be erected in the area. The new Minister for Justice and Equality, Deputy Frances Fitzgerald, will work on the issue of the Director of Public Prosecution's advice about suspects having their solicitors present. We will see some action on it in the very near future.

Senator Feargal Quinn proposed an amendment to the Order of Business, that No. 11 be taken before No. 1. I am happy to accede to that request and will, therefore, accept the amendment.

Senator Pat O'Neill referred to the problems with bus transport for teenagers aged between 16 and 18 years and welcomed the action taken by the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport, Deputy Leo Varadkar.

The Senator also asked that the register of electors be compiled from PPS numbers. A number of other Senators also referred to this matter. Although it comes up after each election, nothing seems to be done about it. We will try to arrange a debate on it with the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government, Deputy Phil Hogan. The compilation of the register has caused problems for many years. It is difficult when people whose names have been on the register for years find that they have been removed and that they cannot vote while others do not bother to vote. It is a major problem.

Senator Mary Ann O'Brien referred to the gambling control Bill, the heads of which have been published by the justice committee. I am seeking a debate on the committee's report on the Bill. The Betting (Amendment) Bill is also due to be published. I have raised the issue of online betting with the Minister on a number of occasions. The vast majority of betting is done online and it is wrong that those who bet online are not taxed. It presents a difficulty for betting shops, a number of which, both independent and those which are part of betting chains, are introducing machines that I believe are illegal. The Revenue Commissioners should tackle this issue.

Yes.

There is no licence to operate these machines in betting shops and the Revenue Commissioners should take immediate action to ensure they are removed. It is a major problem and I hope the Minister for Finance will tax online betting in the budget because it is long overdue. I have been raising the issue for over four or five years.

Senator Cáit Keane referred to the closure of the crèche in Tallaght hospital, a matter which will be dealt with on the Adjournment.

Senator Terry Brennan raised the issue of tobacco control and the recognition by the World Health Organization of the efforts of the Minister for Health in this regard. The Senator also referred to the proposed strike in Aer Lingus and the damage it would cause to tourism and the economy. He urged all parties to engage with the Labour Relations Commission. We all agree with that suggestion.

Senator Jim Walsh raised the issues of maternity services and people being removed from the register of electors, with both of which I have dealt.

Senator Marie Moloney reminded us that the closing date for submissions on the framework for suicide prevention was 6 June.

Senator Michael Mullins clarified the matter of maternity services, welcomed the agreement with the IMO and called for a debate on peacekeeping abroad. We can arrange such a debate.

Senator Susan O'Keeffe joined Senator Michael Mullins in raising the issue of road safety with the bank holiday approaching. She urged people to be more careful and mentioned national slow-down day. It is important that we all be very careful on the roads this weekend.

Senator Susan O'Keeffe also commented on the review of maternity services. I share her concerns on the issue.

Senator Colm Burke mentioned the lack of employment of consultants in medical services between 2003 and 2009 when the country was awash with money. That is a fact. The Senator also called for a debate on developing and enhancing youth services. We will ask the new Minister for Children and Youth Affairs, Deputy Charles Flanagan, to come to the House for a debate which is long overdue. We have not had a debate on youth services for some time.

Senator Sean D. Barrett referred to the European election results. I congratulate former Senator Deirdre Clune who has been elected to the European Parliament and wish her well for the future. I also congratulate the other candidates from the Seanad who contested the European elections and acquitted themselves very well.

Senator Mary Moran complimented the athletes and volunteers at the Special Olympics in Limerick. Special Olympics Ireland is a wonderful organisation and shows voluntarism at its best. It is regrettable that RTE will not carry live coverage of this wonderful event. I support the Senator's call for live coverage.