I thank Senators for raising many important issues. Obviously, health and disability services have dominated the Order of Business, having been mentioned by Senators Mark Daly, James Reilly, Victor Boyhan, John Dolan, Máire Devine, Rose Conway-Walsh, Martin Conway, Brian Ó Domhnaill and Colm Burke. On the news item last night, those of us who were involved in the disability sector will recognise that what is happening in the particular case is incorrect, wrong, morally reprehensible and should not be happening. I have asked the Minister responsible to come back to Senators John Dolan and Mark Daly on the matter.

The provision of home care packages is important, as is the point made by Senator Colm Burke that we have an ageing population. In the disability sector, particularly in congregated settings, there are profound needs emerging. As people get older, these needs will become more complex. This needs to be reflected in the overall health budget. Equally, as Senator Máire Devine said and we all agree, it is not a political issue but about ensuring there is a sequence and a continuation of policy through a cross-departmental approach in the areas of social protection, housing, health and education. This means, as we move towards greater use of congregated settings, that there will be support in the community, that people will be looked after and receive home care, respite care and personal support hour packages. It is important that we recognise the health budget is about ensuring a continuum. This is something at which we might look again. As I said to Senator John Dolan in the context of the Seanad Public Consultation Committee, it is perhaps an issue we might deal with by bringing people in and putting the pressure on the Government to ensure policy will have an overarching emphasis. In the HSE service plan €330 million has been set aside to deal with issues such as the provision of home care packages, including intensive home care packages. Whether they are for the elderly or the disabled, it is important that provision be made for the making available of home care packages. Equally, the provision of respite care also needs to be addressed in the budget.

The Bill mentioned by Senator John Dolan is on the Government's A list for publication and has been referred to the Joint Committee on Justice and Equality for pre-legislative scrutiny. It is critical that it be signed by the end of the year. We have asked the Department to initiate the Bill in this House and I have already met the Senator to discuss the issue. With regard to other items of legislation, it is my hope we will have time slots for two Private Members' Bills this session. That is a matter for the Committee on Procedure and Privileges to decide, but I hope it will happen.

The issue concerning the insurance sector is very important. The Minister of State, Deputy Eoghan Murphy, is chairing the task force, while Deputy John McGuinness is Chairman of the finance committee. I hope they will take on board the views of Senator Mark Daly on the State Claims Agency. It was an interesting revelation, if I can put it like that.

Senator James Reilly mentioned the value of youth work. It is important that the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs, Deputy Katherine Zappone, come to the House, with the Minister for Education and Skills, Deputy Richard Bruton. I agree with the Senator that the value of youth work can be seen not only in monetary terms but also in the tangible benefits gained by young people. I commend all those involved in the youth work sector who do enormous work.

Senators Victor Boyhan and Michelle Mulherin referred to the agriculture sector. The Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Deputy Michael Creed, will come to the House on 25 October when we can discuss the matters raised. The matter raised by Senator Michelle Mulherin of the deadline for slurry spreading has been raised by other Senators. I hope the Minister will take on board the points made.

Senator Trevor Ó Clochartaigh linked the issue of human rights with the Pat Finucane case. The Senator is right that it was hard fought for and should not be diluted in any shape or form. I do not think any of us would stand for it if that were to happen.

Some of the remarks made at the Tory Party conference this week were extraordinary. On Brexit, it is important that the British Government recognise that this country will suffer the most from the decision made and as such, it is important that we maintain our special relationship. However, when we hear Ministers say the NHS will be run by English people only, we must wonder on what planet they are living. That cannot and should not happen.

Fascists.

We both benefit from the movement of people. I was flabbergasted. Although I will not go on a rant-----

They would be hard-pressed to run the NHS without Irish nurses.

That is the point to which I am coming. We have seen representatives of the NHS come here to run advertising campaigns. Our nurses and doctors go to England and come back having benefited from the experience. To be fair to the Taoiseach and Ministers, there is a very strong Brexit team in operation across government. I hope we will maintain the emphasis in a rolling debate in this House.

On Senator Trevor Ó Clochartaigh's comment on the Garda whistleblower and the Department of Justice and Equality, in her statement yesterday the Garda Commissioner said she was not privy to any attempt or aware of anyone targeting the whistleblower. The Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality, Deputy Frances Fitzgerald, and the Taoiseach have been very strong on the issue. There has been no derogation from or dilution of the Government's approach, which is that the allegations made are serious and should be listened to. The Minister has been proactive on the matter and said the rule of law should be applied and a just procedure put in place. It is important that we note the remarks made by her yesterday at the justice committee and the Taoiseach's in the Dáil that the allegations made should be followed up.

We should invite her to come to the House too.

The Minister is coming to the House next week. It is another request to which we have adhered.

On the matter raised by Senator Denis Landy, the Leas-Chathaoirleach ruled out of order the reference to the number of All-Star nominations received by Tipperary.

The Senator is not present either.

It is good for the diversity of sport to see the weaker counties being recognised - in football anyway - although I say that with tongue in cheek.

Senator Denis Landy mentioned the horse racing industry. The Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Deputy Michael Creed, is due to come to the House to discuss this important industry. The Senator also raised the issue of child care. The Minister for Children and Youth Affairs, Deputy Katharine Zappone, is due to come to the House to discuss it.

Senator Michelle Mulherin referred to the sports capital programme. It is important that the programme which we discussed yesterday be re-established for the calendar year 2017.

Equally, it is important that we recognise the importance of the programme in terms of the benefits it brings to local communities. I do not agree with the Senator that there is an urban-rural divide. It is important, however, that all sports organisations benefit from the programme.

Senator Terry Leyden referred to Charles Stewart Parnell. All I can say is Gladstone commented: "I do not say the ablest man; I say the most remarkable and the most interesting." It is fitting that we remember Charles Stewart Parnell today on the anniversary of his death.

Senator David Norris raised the ongoing issue of the level of coverage of proceedings in the Seanad. I did not see "Oireachtas Report" last night, but it is disappointing that it did not cover-----

The existence of the Seanad was not even mentioned.

It is a matter we could take up with the Committee on Procedure and Privileges and the Oireachtas Broadcasting Unit.

Let me, please, interject. It would be very useful if the Leader were to do that, but if he was to provide specific instances from the Official Report, it would really put the matter in context. I beg his pardon for interrupting.

The Senator is the father of the House.

I am only partly suffering from insomnia. I do not watch the programme every night it is on. I will get somebody to watch it for me. The point the Senator made is relevant and important. This is the Upper House and the second Chamber of the Oireachtas. If the programme is meant to cover proceedings at committees and in the Dáil, it should also cover proceedings here. I have said before that we need to give programmes a reason to cover our proceedings. The problem is that it is broadcast late at night. Perhaps RTE might examine how it covers proceedings in the Oireachtas. We will take up the matter with it.

Senator Ray Butler raised the issues of broadband and connectivity in the context of small and medium enterprises. He is correct. It is equally important that mobile phone providers be taken to task because the coverage is appalling. At a time when we have invested significant amounts of money to improve broadband services and connectivity, I am baffled by how there has been a deterioration in mobile phone coverage in the past few years. Mobile phone providers have an obligation to explain the reasons.

Senator Máire Devine referenced the mental health issue. It has been debated in the Dáil. She is correct and made a good comment. Mental health services are a priority for the Government. In that context, the issue of weekend cover is one that needs to be examined and discussed. The result of the vote in the other House is beyond our remit.

If it is the case that Sinn Féin does not support the appointment of Senators to the all-party committee, I hope Sinn Féin Senators will ask their party colleagues to allow other Senators to be included. Many Senators have expertise in health matters and should be part of the discussion of the health strategy. They would bring a body of experience to it.

As far as I know, the matter was discussed at the Committee on Procedure and Privileges.

Senator Martin Conway referred to ShannonDoc. What he had to say was disappointing. The issue is linked with GP retention. The call he made was valid and I will ask the Minister for Health to liaise with the centre on the matter.

Senator Brian Ó Domhnaill referred to disability services and na cúrsaí Gaeilge. Senators Trevor Ó Clochartaigh and Gabrielle McFadden also referred to the Gaeltacht and the Irish language. I was not able to get to Conradh na Gaeilge yesterday, but the Minister of State responsible has committed to coming to the House. I mentioned the matter to him today. We need to synchronise with him and find a date in his diary.

Senator Frank Feighan again referred to the agreement reached in Ardoyne. We condemned the attack on Fr. Gary Donegan.

The Senator also mentioned the flooding on Lough Allen and the work being done there. I hope the ESB will address the issue. I am sure it is watching proceedings and that its public affairs staff are dealing with the matter, on which they might revert to the Senator.

Senator Brian Ó Domhnaill referred to the research being carried out in Vancouver into the economic benefits of reunification. I did not read the report, but we should have a debate in the House on what will happen post-Brexit and so on. It is critical that we also consider the benefits and positive aspects of Brexit.

Senators Gabrielle McFadden and Aidan Davitt mentioned the job losses in Longford. Senator Gabrielle McFadden asked a very good question about the money being allocated by IDA Ireland and Enterprise Ireland. She asked where that money would go and highlighted the need for an explanation from the two bodies for what was happening in Longford. With Senator Aidan Davitt, she has highlighted on a number of occasions the need for job creation in Longford. I will ask the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation, Deputy Mary Mitchell O'Connor, to come to the House to address the issue.

I wish Senator Paul Gavan well at his conference at the weekend. I did not realise Shannon Airport was occupied. I travel to it regularly. Being the gateway to the Atlantic, it is a very important airport. I did not think our policy on neutrality had changed. This is a neutral country.

What about the 2.5 million American troops who pass through the airport? Does that indicate neutrality?

The position on the American troops has been well documented. It is an issue about which we have spoken. The important point is that Shannon Airport is the gateway to Europe.

Senator Colm Burke referred to home care packages, the importance of training staff and the ten-year health strategy. I have emphasised that it is key that Members of this House be part of the discussion of the strategy. I hope we can all support that proposal.

Senator Fintan Warfield mentioned Hurricane Matthew which has killed 26 people as it has trundled its way up the east coast of America. I have spoken to friends of mine in Florida who were preparing for it yesterday. The humanitarian situation in Haiti is of concern. I will take up the matter with the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade, Deputy Charles Flanagan.

Senator Paddy Burke highlighted the importance of tourism, in which context he referred to Brexit and the linkage with sterling. I will be happy to have the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport, Deputy Shane Ross, or the Minister of State, Deputy Patrick Donovan, come to the House to discuss the issue.

Senator Rose Conway-Walsh referred to the important work done by family resource centres and the need for the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs, Deputy Katherine Zappone, to come to the House to discuss the issue. I will be happy to facilitate such a debate.