Senator Darragh O'Brien and quite a number of other Members spoke about the ban on corporal punishment and called for a debate on the issue. We will certainly try to arrange such a debate with the Minister responsible for it.

While Aer Lingus and corporal punishment were the main issues raised, others were also raised. Senator Colm Burke welcomed the good results published on parts of the health service. It is right and fitting that these results be published and that the good news stories within the health service be highlighted.

Senator Gerard P. Craughwell spoke about a case of a person with motor neurone disease, which specific item might perhaps be tabled for discussion in the Commencement debate.

Senator Aideen Hayden spoke about the European Union's country-specific recommendations for Ireland, on which she called for a response from the Government. We will certainly try to arrange such a debate.

Senators James Heffernan and Mary Ann O'Brien spoke about waste management gasification, or incineration, in the context of a proposed project in Senator James Heffernan's constituency. With that specific item in mind, tabling a Commencement matter would probably suffice for the Senators to obtain the answers they require. On the overall topic of environmental pollution, I will certainly try to arrange for the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government to come to the House for a debate on the issue.

Senator Eamonn Coghlan spoke about the growth in tourist figures in view of the tremendous 13% increase in the first four months of the year. This can only be good for the economy and highlights the role of the Government's economic strategy which has been very successful in the context of tourism.

Senator Labhrás Ó Murchú referred to the sale of the national airline. The Aer Lingus brand will be retained, which is a very important part of the deal.

Senator Denis Landy spoke about the public consultation committee, the report of which was published and launched yesterday by the Leas-Chathaoirleach. I will arrange a debate on that very important report with the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine.

Senator Denis Landy also referred to the need for a review of the document on local government, Putting People First. He also proposed tabling the issue for discussion in the Commencement debate and I support him in that request. He welcomed the measures the Government and the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation, Deputy Richard Bruton, had put in place in respect of gift vouchers. They are long overdue.

Senator Rónán Mullen has previously raised the question of GP services in rural Ireland, rightly so. He might table the matter for discussion in the Commencement debate. I have received requests for a number of debates on the health service and I am trying to arrange for the Minister to come to the House. Senator Michael Mullins spoke about industrial action being taken by staff in the psychiatric hospital in Galway. Again, perhaps, that issue might be tabled for discussion in the Commencement debate.

Senator Paul Coghlan commented on the Aer Lingus deal, a matter to which I have alluded, while Senator John Kelly spoke about the Private Rented Tenancies Board and the possible need for further legislation to give it more teeth. This issue has been raised on several occasions in the House and elsewhere. I will ask the Minister of State concerned to come to the House to address the matter in early course.