No, it did not. The debt relating to those notes is now part of sovereign debt.

This is the type of debt reprofiling that Greece now needs as part of the implementation of a new bailout. Senator Cullinane has sought the reprofiling of debt.

No. I have pursued the game changer about which the former Tánaiste informed us.

The Leader, without interruption.

The Senator referred to restructuring. He might as well have-----

Separation of sovereign debt from banking debt.

As a result of what we have done, the unemployment rate in Ireland has dropped to below 10% from a high that was well in excess of 15%.

Youth unemployment stands at 19.8%.

That happened as a result of the negotiations the Government carried out in respect of the bailout programme. I hope the Government of Greece will negotiate in a similar manner for the sake of that country's people.

Senator Naughton referred to congestion in Galway and several other transport issues. Perhaps she might seek to raise these matters by means of the Commencement Debate in order that she might elicit more information in respect of them.

Senator Hayden referred to a number of terrorist atrocities carried out across the globe. The Senator also raised the issue of access to legal aid.

Senator Quinn referred to poor building practices during the Celtic tiger era and stated that new building regulations are being put in place. The Minister has requested that anybody who wants to have an input into the process to make a submission. The Minister will be coming before the House to discuss a Bill relating to urban regeneration. Perhaps the Senator might take that opportunity to raise the matter to which he refers with the Minister. The Senator also referred to the death of Kathleen Hayes who was 113 years old, a remarkable age.

Senators Comiskey and Mooney, I presume, welcomed the fact that the Government has given €3 million towards the maintenance of Pádraig Pearse's house in Rosmuc and the development of an interpretative centre there.

Some of the money was being sought for Leitrim.

Seán MacDermott.

I am sure those involved welcomed the provision of that money-----

Yes, €3 million is some amount of money.

The Leader, without interruption.

Although funding of €30,000 has been granted in respect of Seán Mac Diarmada's cottage-----

There were enough Fine Gael Deputies around yesterday. We know what was the message.

The Leader, without interruption.

-----those responsible for the project want more and more will obviously be needed.

Buying votes.

I am sure the Minister will provide funding additional to the €30,000 that has already been granted.

Senator Higgins referred to the planning process and highlighted the fact that companies are objecting and trying to stifle opposition in the marketplace. Again, the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government will be coming before the House to take a number of Bills in the next week or so and I am sure the Senator will have the opportunity to raise those issues with him at some point.

Senator Bradford referred to the sale of the northern loan book by NAMA. I am sure that matter will be addressed by the Joint Committee on Finance and Public Expenditure and Reform and the Committee of Public Accounts. The Senator is correct, there is a need for absolute transparency and probity. These are essential in these matters.

Senator Keane referred to the University of Cambridge study on alcohol consumption during pregnancy. The results of that study are a matter of some concern. I will not comment about Coppers. I assure the Senator that it is a long time since I have been there.

So it was not you, Leader.

Senator Healy Eames referred to the writing down of German debt after the Second World War. That happened prior to the formation of the EU. The Senator also correctly highlighted the plight of homeless people who are pregnant.

Women.

Homeless people. I do not think men can get pregnant in any event. However, as already stated, the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government will be in the House on several occasions in the coming weeks and that matter can be raised with him then.

Senator Gilroy also referred to Greece and the exposure of the economy to a Greek bailout and that should be spelled out as well. We have come a long way from Sinn Féin telling the troika to take their money and go. We would have been in a bad state if that had happened at that particular point in time.

Senator Mullins called for a debate with the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade on Syria and other areas of conflict. Senator Mullen also called for a debate on the persecution of Christians worldwide, which is another issue that can be raised with the Minister.

Finally, Senator Brennan outlined the duties of directors and their obligations to employees in the context of the Clerys workers, and he called for amendments to company law.