I note the Senator's points about Sinn Féin which were also made by Senators Cáit Keane, Mary Moran and James Heffernan. It is a valid point that Sinn Féin Members should give the names of the people dealt with in the kangaroo courts, especially for child and sexual abuse. They should be forced to answer these questions, as outlined by a number of Members.

Senator Ivana Bacik also raised the issues of Sinn Féin and child protection. She lauded Trinity College Dublin for its five-year strategic plan.

Senator Marie-Louise O'Donnell made salient points about Irish Water, having made similar points yesterday. As I stated, the Minister, Deputy Alan Kelly, will be in the House on 5 November when we can question him about Irish Water.

Senators Sean D. Barrett and David Norris joined in the tributes to Ben Bradlee, former editor of the Washington Post. Senator Sean D. Barrett also spoke about permanent tsb and the fact that it had failed the ECB test, about which I am sure we will hear more in the coming days.

Senator Colm Burke referred to a letter from the HSE regarding agency doctors and the problem with the retention of doctors. The Minister for Health will be in the House on 4 November to hear statements on the health service when I am sure a number of Members will address various points to him.

Senator Averil Power has proposed an amendment to the Order of Business, "That No. 58, motion No. 9 on the recognition of a Palestinian state, be taken before No. 1."

Ireland has always had the Middle East peace process and the attainment of a negotiated two-state solution as one of the central objectives of its foreign policy. In this context, it has always been our view that formal recognition of a Palestinian state should form part of a comprehensive peace agreement. The need for urgent progress in resuming substantive peace talks and advancing the realisation of a two-state solution was one of the principal messages of the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade, Deputy Charles Flanagan, and others who attended the Gaza reconstruction conference in Cairo on 12 October. I will, therefore, accept Senator Averil Power's amendment that the motion be taken without debate today, as a great number of Senators across the House have given it their clear support. Last week the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade was called away to attend the recommencement of talks on Northern Ireland and was unable to give us the scheduled update he had so kindly promised to give following the recall of the House during the summer to discuss the situation in Gaza. I inform the House that the statements have been rescheduled for 26 November and know that the Minister will be interested in hearing the views of Members on the motion.

Senator David Norris also referred to the position of Sweden. Despite reports, it has not yet recognised a Palestinian state. The new Swedish Government has merely announced its intention to do so and it is expected that Sweden will move to do so by the end of the year. We will be happy to hear its views when it has decided how it intends to proceed with the formal act of recognition.

Senators Denis Landy and James Heffernan mentioned the lack of coverage by RTE of national games and county finals, in particular. As the Cathaoirleach mentioned, it is a matter for RTE, but perhaps it might be raised with the Joint Committee on Transport and Communications.

Senator David Cullinane mentioned that negotiations on a technological university for the south east had stalled. That is not my information. My understanding is that the institutes in Waterford and Carlow have held ongoing negotiations which have advanced considerably. As mentioned, the Government is fully committed to having a university in the south east. If the Senator is suggesting officials or others are stalling the process, I can assure him they will not succeed. It is Government policy that the criteria will be met and that we will have a technological university in the south east. I am delighted to hear the Senator state all institutes should and must meet the criteria before a technological university can be put in place.

The Senator is missing, which is why it is quiet this week.

Senator Aideen Hayden asked when legislation would be introduced to protect people in difficulty with mortgages from sub-prime lenders that had had their loan books sold. I will inquire of the Minister for Finance when it is intended to introduce such legislation.

Senator Michael Mullins mentioned the Government report on entrepreneurship and called for a debate on the issue with the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation. I will try to have the Minister come to the House in early course for such a debate.

Senators Jim Walsh and John Crown mentioned pension policy and reform and called on the Minister to come to the House to address the issue. Senator Jim Walsh also mentioned the issue of health insurance. I know that we will not have the Minister for Social Protection in the House today as my office has already been in contact with her, but we will try to get her to debate the issue of pension reform. Obviously, I am unable, therefore, to accept the proposed amendment to the Order of Business.

Senator John Kelly said there was a need for a debate on the HSE, the PCRS and Irish Water to discuss how they dealt with the public and address the issues raised by him. It would be a wide-ranging debate which possibly would come under the title of public service reform. I will mention the matter to the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform.

Senator Thomas Byrne mentioned Irish Water and asked that we pull the plug on the organisation. I do not think that would solve the problem of the need for investment in infrastructure in areas where there are boil water notices and water of poor quality. We will have the Minister in the House on 5 November to discuss the matter.

Senator Ned O'Sullivan called for a debate on the future of the textile industry. I will raise the matter with the relevant Minister.

Senators Paul Bradford and Paschal Mooney made measured comments when expressing their views on a two-state solution to the Middle East conflict. They said there was a need for a balanced debate. I hope that when we have the Minister in the House, there will be balance when discussing the matter.

Senator Brian Ó Domhnaill mentioned the health service. I can tell him that we will have the Minister for Health in the House on 4 November.

I think I have covered all of the comments made.