I add my voice to Senator Norris's concern but I would like further details because I have only just heard the news this morning. It may be part of something bigger, but if such a thing is happening, I would share Senator Norris's concern. I am not sure how we should handle it and maybe it is not for today but it will need to be addressed. In the 22 years I have been here, I have been very impressed by the enthusiasm, commitment and level of service the ushers have given and continue to give. I would hate to think they were being singled out.

As I said to Senator Norris, those concerns will be brought to the Houses of the Oireachtas Commission, which deals with this issue.

We should be allowed to express our strong feelings.

There is no Minister with responsibility for the issue to take queries on the matter in the House.

The commission is responsible and it should take our views into account.

There are Members of this House on the commission and I have no doubt that the issues will be taken to the commission.

They should be looking out for the ushers.