Senator Terry Leyden asked about No. 1 on the Order Paper. I am sure the Labour Party will select a well qualified nominee to fill the position vacated by our friend and former colleague Jimmy Harte. I acknowledge that quite a number of Members did not have an opportunity yesterday to pay tribute to him for his work in the Seanad and to wish him well.

Senator Terry Leyden also mentioned the Web Summit. He was critical of Mr. Paddy Cosgrave yesterday because of the relocation of the summit to Portugal. We should praise Mr. Cosgrave for the work he has done in the past few years in holding the summit here and the jobs created as a result. It may be held here again at a later stage.

Senator Ivana Bacik complimented Senator Aideen Hayden on the Threshold report and called for a debate on the matter. She also called for a debate on the report on the rehabilitation of prisoners and crime prevention measures. We have a large legislative programme for the coming months and I am sure these issues, as well as the issue of rural crime, among others, can be accommodated in a number of debates on justice issues and legislation.

Senator Sean D. Barrett expressed concern about the closure of the School of Modern Languages in the University of Ulster, Coleraine. The closure is regrettable as it is important to promote the teaching of modern languages. More people with languages are required as there is a lack of suitably qualified individuals. It is important, therefore, that such schools remain open. I am sure this issue will be raised at the North-South Ministerial Council and in other fora.

Senator Martin Conway raised an issue related to the National Transport Authority. Perhaps he might raise it as a Commencement matter.

Senator James Heffernan spoke about the allocation of €30 million for rural development. This sum is in addition to the hundreds of millions that will be pumped into rural Ireland by the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine and many other Departments and local enterprise organisations. The Senator also called for a debate on wind energy projects. We will try to facilitate such a debate, although we have already had a number of debates on the matter.

Senator Terry Brennan indicated the growth in the numbers of overseas visitors. This point was also made by Senators Michael Mullins and Eamonn Coghlan. The growth in the figures is excellent and should be highlighted. The figures for this year are exceptional and long may it continue. The Government's policies, including the 9% VAT rate it decided to introduce a number of years ago, are bearing fruit in the creation of jobs and increasing tourist figures.

Senator Ned O'Sullivan welcomed the visit of Pope Francis to Cuba and the USA. I note his points in that regard and also about additional funding for TG4.

Senators Mary White and Michael Mullins called for a debate on the joint Oireachtas committee's report on female entrepreneurs and also asked for tax measures in various areas to be included in the budget. Senator Jim Walsh made this point previously in seeking a debate on pre-budget submissions. I am happy to inform the House that we will have a debate next week with the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform, Deputy Brendan Howlin, and, I hope, the Minister for Finance, Deputy Michael Noonan, on pre-budget submissions. I am glad that we can facilitate the request made at the right time.

Senator Mary Ann O'Brien raised the issue of charity regulation, a matter she has highlighted previously. We will try to arrange a further debate on it. I note her point about VAT on defibrillators, a matter she can certainly raise with both Ministers in the House next week.

Senator Kathryn Reilly referred to concerns about the amalgamation of various services in local authorities and its effect on communities. I note her points and we can have that debate. We had the Minister of State, Deputy Ann Phelan, in the House previously and will try to have her here again. However, as I said, we have over 30 pieces of legislation to be brought before the House in this term; therefore, after next week we will be busy dealing with legislation. I had expressed the opinion that more Bills should be published as Seanad Bills, whereby they could be brought before the House earlier, rather than have a situation where we rushed Bills at the end of term, a practice which has continued since Adam was a boy. I hope we can deal with the legislation properly and give it the time it deserves in the coming weeks and months.

Senator John Gilroy spoke about the Web Summit. He made the point that in 2013 when we had a water shortage the 30,000 attending the summit, as well as the rest of the population, had difficulty in even having a shower as a result. This is something that tends to be forgotten.

Senators John Gilroy, Paul Bradford and Jim Walsh made points about and called for a debate on the need for local government reform and various other issues in local government. The two Senators from Cork also mentioned the amalgamation of Cork City and County Councils. I am sure that debate will continue for quite some time. I will try to facilitate a debate on the matter with the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government, Deputy Alan Kelly.

Senator Marie-Louise O'Donnell highlighted the fact that we had an ageing population and the need to plan for the future. She is quite right. It is an issue facing the country and there is a need to plan for the future. I will certainly ask the Minister for Health to come to the House for a debate on this very important issue.

Senator Trevor Ó Clochartaigh raised the matter of island services. Some 64% of total funding for the islands goes to the Aran Islands, a figure of which the Senator is probably aware. I understand the subsidy to the air service has increased from €800,000 to €1.5 million or €2 million. The Minister of State with responsibility for the islands and the Gaeltacht is doing everything possible to fight his corner to seek more money and provide better services for the people of the islands, just as his predecessor did.

Senator Eamonn Coghlan also pointed to some facts about the Web Summit. He gave some tourism figures in that regard.

In addition to dealing with the issue of local government reform, Senator Paul Bradford made a number of points about credit unions, an issue he will be able to raise with the Minister for Finance and the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform next week.

Senator Jim D'Arcy highlighted the upcoming Famine commemoration and also the marketing of the potato and its importance in several areas in County Louth and County Meath, in particular. Of course, Senator Jim Walsh pointed to the situation in County Wexford.

I think I have covered most of the items raised by Members.