Senator Darragh O'Brien raised the issue of pancreatic transplants and rightly praised Senator Colm Burke for the answer he had received from the Minister for Health who attended the House this morning. I hope we will see progress on the matter.

Everybody will have an opportunity to make his or her reservations known about the report on Seanad reform to its publishers, former Senators Maurice Manning and Joe O'Toole.

The Taoiseach has not been in contact with me about bringing the various groups together, but he did indicate to me last week in a brief conversation that he intended to set up an implementation body in early course to deal with the Seanad reform proposals.

May I be helpful on one matter? I do not mean to interrupt, but on a point of order, I have received just now a text message containing Government information, that the Taoiseach's office states it will be meeting us today to discuss the matter. I am just letting the Leader know. We need to have the information clarified.

I was not aware of that, but, as I said, I can inform the Senator that the Taoiseach mentioned to me briefly that he intended to set up in early course an implementation body to deal with the Seanad reform document that had been published. Perhaps the meeting has something to do with this.

Senator Ivana Bacik and others welcomed the additional special needs assistants announced by the Minister for Education and Skills. We now have 11,820.

Senator Ivana Bacik also referred to the additional jobs in Vodafone, while Senator Martin Conway referred to additional jobs in the aviation sector. Therefore, the good news on the creation of jobs is continuing and long may it continue. We have the lowest unemployment rate for quite some time. It is 9.7% and decreasing as we continue to implement the Action Plan for Jobs.

Senator Ivana Bacik also welcomed the all-party group on children's future health, while Senator Jillian van Turnhout outlined the work it proposed to do. We all wish it well in its efforts.

On the children's rights referendum, the result is now law, about which there is no question, as the President has signed the legislation. Why the website of the Office of the Attorney General is not reflecting this, I do not know. However, the referendum result has been enforced in law.

On the system of direct provision and the report published only last week, we will certainly try to facilitate a debate on the issue. I do not know whether we can hold it before the end of the session in a fortnight.

Senator Mary White referred to burglaries, a matter also raised by Senator Terry Brennan. I compliment Senator Mary White on her electioneering and holding a meeting on the issue in her new constituency. There are joint policing committees in the area which I presume are working hard with the local chief superintendent in determining how the number of burglaries can be minimised.

They need the Senator's help in dealing with the issue in Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown.

On Senator Terry Brennan's point, the Government has reopened the Garda College in Templemore. Many more gardaí have come on stream and they will be followed by more. However, the deployment of gardaí is an operational matter for the Garda Commissioner. I suggest to the Senator that the local chief superintendent make a case to the Commissioner, on whose part I am sure the allocation of resources will be very fair.

Senator Hildegarde Naughton referred to proposed flood defences in Galway and the works proposed to be undertaken by the OPW. I compliment the OPW on the works it has carried out to flood defences in many parts of the country. I am thinking of areas such as Clonmel, Waterford and Kilkenny where it has done an outstanding job, on which it should be complimented.

Senator Eamonn Coghlan referred to his Points for Life initiative and the successful seminar for teachers held yesterday. We will certainly offer any help we can to the Senator in that regard. It is a wonderful initiative that should be promoted in schools throughout the country.

Senator David Cullinane referred to and called for a debate on technological universities. On the specific matter of Waterford and Carlow institutes of technology, we are awaiting the report of Mr. Michael Kelly. As he mentioned, many of the delays were due to internal politics in the system, but I hope progress is being made. The Government mooted the possibility of a university in the south east and included its investigation in the programme for Government, on which we have seen action. That is a far cry from letters from former Taoisigh days before elections were called, which was the end of it as far as the universities were concerned. While we are making some progress, I would like to see a lot more on the matter. I hope there will be developments soon.

Senator Denis Landy referred to the implementation of a clinical programme for asthma sufferers. There is certainly a need for further action in that regard. Free GP care for the under-sixes will be of assistance in the matter.

Senator Paschal Mooney referred to the Palestinian village of Susiya and the need for balance in outlining the Israeli position. There was a Commencement matter on the subject this morning. It is important that there be balance in all our discussions.

On the evolving Greek crisis, I will try to have the Minister for Finance, Deputy Michael Noonan, come to the House next week. Ireland supports the objective of having a sustainable and mutually beneficial agreement acceptable to all concerned that would return Greece to growth within the eurozone. The Government's position is that we want it to stay within the eurozone. The Minister is attending a Eurogroup meeting, while the Taoiseach will be attending a special meeting of the European Council. We will wait to see what proposals are discussed at these meetings and, if possible, I will try to arrange a briefing for the House next week. However, we will be sitting all week when we will have a very busy schedule.

Senator Paul Coghlan referred to the new marker to combat fuel smuggling, which is to be welcomed. We have seen an all-agency approach to the creation of the new marker. I agree with the Senator that there is a need for a task force to deal with the issue of diesel laundering and for all agencies to be involved. Senator James Heffernan suggested the Provisional IRA was still actively involved in this activity.

On the road infrastructure between Cork and Limerick, the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport, Deputy Paschal Donohoe, would welcome any proposal Senator James Heffernan has to make. I am sure that if the Senator was to write to the Minister, the Minister would take on board his points and discuss them with him. As the Cathaoirleach mentioned, there was a Commencement debate on the matter a month or so ago, but I am sure the Minister would listen to the Senator's proposals. I agree with the Senator on what he had to say about the Cork–Limerick road, on which there are many black spots, just as there are on the road between Waterford and Limerick which is one of the poorest roads in the country.

Senator Martin Conway referred to the aviation sector and the creation of 100 jobs in leasing, which are to be welcomed.

Senator Brian Ó Domhnaill referred to the undocumented Irish in the USA and the possibility of their availing of a visa waiver scheme. As he mentioned, the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade, Deputy Charles Flanagan, has been actively involved in the matter, as has the Minister of State, Deputy Jimmy Deenihan. I am sure they will continue to be actively involved and I will bring the matter raised to their attention.

Senator John Kelly referred to wind farms and the need for An Bord Pleanála to take greater cognisance of people's concerns rather than those of swans and so on. He urged the Minister to come forward with and implement the new guidelines as soon as possible. I will bring the matter to the attention of the Minister.

Senator Thomas Byrne spoke about an EirGrid project in his constituency and urged people to make submissions to An Bord Pleanála. I am sure they will do so.

I have addressed the issues of burglaries and the allocation of gardaí raised by Senator Terry Brennan.