I am glad that the week's break did people so much good. They are coming back here invigorated by the few days they had off, judging by the Order of Business to date.

Senators O'Brien, Coghlan, Byrne and Conway referred to the IBRC motion.

The Minister for Finance, Deputy Noonan, will be in the House tomorrow evening from 9 p.m. until 11 p.m. to debate the motion. I am sure Members will welcome that.

Senator Darragh O'Brien spoke about Aer Lingus pensions. He made valid points in this regard during the debate we arranged with the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport at Senators' request.

Senator Bacik welcomed the establishment of a commission of investigation into IBRC and called for a debate on media merger guidelines. The latter point was also raised by Senators Bradford and Conway. I understand the matter was discussed by the Cabinet and I will attempt to arrange a debate on it with the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources. Senator Bacik also referred to an Amnesty International report which calls for the repeal of the eighth amendment of the Constitution. Senators Norris, Mooney, Ó Murchú and Quinn also referred to the report, some agreeing with it while others were totally opposed to it.

Senator Zappone referred to the UN committee on economic, social and human rights and called for a debate with the Minister of State at the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade, Deputy Sherlock. I will bring the matter to the Minister of State's attention and try to arrange a debate in the House at a later stage.

Senator Barrett referred to the Taoiseach's visit to Kingsmill. I understand the Taoiseach is doing his best to address the request from relatives in this regard. The Senator also congratulated the new vice-chancellor of Oxford University, Louise Richardson, who comes from Tramore, County Waterford. She will be the first woman vice-chancellor for Oxford University in 700 years. She studied in Ursuline Convent in Waterford and in Trinity College Dublin. I am delighted to say that the Ursuline sisters live behind my house, which is located in Ursuline Court.

Senators Naughten and Mullins spoke about the problems arising in the emergency department in Galway University Hospital. I suggest that the Senators might table a Commencement matter to debate the issue with the Minister for Health, who personally attended the House to take three Commencement matters today. He comprehensively addressed the issues raised with him.

In the Leader's opinion.

Senator Mooney spoke about the €300 million claimed by junior bondholders and Professor Honohan's statement. He suggested that the Government should burn the bondholders. The Government has burned junior bondholders to the tune of €5 billion already but the Senator may be able to put his question to the Minister, Deputy Noonan, tomorrow evening.

Senator Hayden referred to difficulties with rent supplement. I will invite the Minister for Social Protection to address the matter in the House. Senator O'Donnell spoke about post offices and the payment of social welfare through banks. We had a debate on that issue as recently as 2 April at the request of Senators. The Minister of State at the Department of Social Protection was in the House for the debate but only six Senators spoke on it. The Minister of State dealt with the issue comprehensively. I ask Members when they amend the Order of Business to consider whether the issues in question were discussed less than one month previously.

Senator Ó Domhnaill was clearly not aware of that.

Senators Noone, Quinn and Bradford spoke about getting rid of the 1 cent and 2 cent coins. Senator Quinn spoke about the pilot project in Wexford, which was very positive. People had no problem with getting rid of these coins. Eventually the Department of Finance will need to take a decision. It seems crazy that they cost more to produce than they are worth. I am sure the Department will take cognisance of the pilot project that happened in Wexford.

Senator Ó Clochartaigh mentioned the Tuam mother and baby home that Senator Naughton first brought to our attention here last year. He questioned when the State knew about the burial grounds. As has been rightly pointed out, an investigation is ongoing in that regard and we should await the result of that investigation.

Senator Paul Coghlan suggested that the commission of investigation into IBRC will provide forensic examination of events and I am sure we all hope that will be the case.

Senator Ó Murchú spoke about the life of the language in Gaeltacht areas and the suggestion that it has only 15 years of a lifespan left, based on a recent report. This is a matter that Senator Jim D'Arcy also addressed. I would not be as pessimistic. The Gaelscoileanna are doing a wonderful job throughout the country. More and more young people are speaking the Irish language.

They are not in the Gaeltacht.

The Senator should let me speak. Even though I am speaking in English, I agree that we should have a debate and I will ask the Minister to come to the House to have a debate on that very serious report.

Senator Keane spoke about funding for Rape Crisis Network Ireland. She expressed concern over the number of women who do not report rape, which is dreadful. She called for a debate and I will certainly try to arrange a debate on that very serious matter.

Senator Quinn spoke about the Amnesty International report. He rightly pointed out that we make our own decisions, especially when it comes to abortion.

Senator Mullins spoke about the difficulty in recruiting consultants and bringing our own people back. He is right that we need some mechanism to employ more consultants. Even though many posts have been advertised in recent months, we are not getting the consultants. I heard Senator Ó Clochartaigh interjecting when that matter was being discussed. Sinn Féin wants to tax people out of existence and we would not be able to attract many consultants.

It is more of an issue of the USC and the rates paid to nurses.

We are working on that also.

It is the rates nurses are paid that has driven them out.

Senator Colm Burke spoke about writing off interest on borrowings for medical students and junior doctors. It is certainly a matter that should be addressed.

If it can be done for Mr. Denis O'Brien, it can be done for them.

Senator White spoke about SPARK and cuts to the one-parent family payment. I think we addressed that during the debate on the Social Welfare Bill. If needs be, we can arrange a further debate on the matter.

Senator Jim D'Arcy spoke about Project Maths.

That matter also has been raised previously and he called for the Minister to come in and debate it. Senator Byrne raised the commission of investigation but he did state that people can say whatever they like in this House. While they certainly can say whatever they like, at the same time no one should abuse privilege.

Yes, I agree but it is not a matter for the courts.

It is important that the Senator should have finished that sentence, that Members cannot abuse privilege under any circumstances.

It is not a matter for the courts, it is a matter for the House.

Senator O'Neill raised the great work of the Defence Forces and the crew of the LE Eithne. He congratulated all involved on their humanitarian effort and I am sure all Members agree with that. The Senator also called for a debate on the issue with the Minister, Deputy Charles Flanagan. Senator Conway addressed some of the items which I addressed earlier.