The Cathaoirleach ruled on Senator Marie-Louise O'Donnell’s point. The only contribution I will make is to side with the Cathaoirleach in that the language we use in this Chamber, in particular, should always be parliamentary and such that we should not be afraid to use it outside. I concur with the Cathaoirleach in that regard.

Senator Warfield raised a very important matter. I did not read The Sunday Business Post but I join with him in commending Mr. Michael Barron. I have known him for several years, as the Senator does, and always found him to be an exemplary citizen who has been very active in bringing good social change to the country. I did not know that the Standards in Public Office Commission, SIPO, had exonerated them. I am delighted to hear that. I very much regret that Equate had to close down because it was doing great work. I fully subscribe to the sentiments the Senator expressed. I would be happy to invite the new Minister for Education and Skills to come to the House to discuss the matter.

On a sad note, on behalf of the Fine Gael Party and the House, I extend sympathy to the family of the late Margaret Brady who was a member of staff here in the House for many years. She passed away this morning. Ar dheis láimh Dé go raibh a h-anam dílis.