I thank all of the Senators who contributed this morning. Senator Crowe spoke about a concerning development in the US in relation to people who are applying for a visa to be able to travel there. There has always been a lot of travel between the US and Ireland for work, study, leisure and business. I was there last week. He is right to highlight the concern that people will now have to show their social media for the last five years when making their application. We all know the attraction of social media and the possible dangers that are there as well. To think that one could be held liable for saying something on social media five years ago that might be perceived to be critical of America or the current Presidency, and then to be stopped going into that country, seems a step too far. The Senator outlined that there is a 60-day period during which people can put in their observations. We will liaise with the Minister for foreign affairs and the Chair of the foreign affairs committee, Deputy John Lahart. We will bring it to the attention of our MEPs to try to get a co-ordinated response against this proposal.

Senator Boyle spoke about a situation in an area of County Donegal where, on nine different occasions, people have been without electricity. It is shocking how often it can happen. In many places like the area the Senator highlighted, there does not have to be a big storm to have it happen. In north-west Kildare, similar situations happen. The day before yesterday, the electricity was gone all day until 10 o'clock at night. It is very frustrating. As the Senator said, elderly and vulnerable people are living on their own, etc. I had the opportunity to be at an ESB briefing recently. It is developing a plan. A lot of the problem is the growth of hedgerows and ash dieback coming onto the lines. It is developing a regional response. I feel we are going to see an improvement, but we will certainly bring the message back to the Minister.

Senator Clonan spoke about the horrific events in Edenderry where Tadhg and his grand-aunt Mary died. I know his grandmother Pauline is in hospital. She is seriously ill. We are thinking of her and wishing for her recuperation. The devastation that has been caused in that community is shocking. It is very concerning. Senator Clonan also spoke about Mark Noonan and Glen Murphy, who were killed on 23 November 2010 while going to get cigarettes and sweets in a petrol station. I am thinking of the devastation of their families. The Senator has asked for a cold case review of this situation. We will bring that to the Minister.

Senator Murphy O'Mahony spoke about transition year students choosing their subjects in January as they go forward into fifth year and the leaving certificate. She is absolutely right. It is an important time because the subjects we take define the opportunities and options we have for further education and jobs, etc.

It is a big ask on young shoulders. It is a big responsibility. Sometimes schools have career guidance teachers who are excellent and really help with the pathway, but in a lot of cases that does not happen. The Senator asked for a helpline to support young people in their choices and their parents. We will write to the Minister for education and ask for that.

Senator Rabbitte spoke about Garda vetting and said that there is no clear, straightforward approach. Garda vetting can be required not just for work reasons, but also because we depend on people being vetted for volunteering. The volunteers we have in this country are second to none. It is very frustrating for them and the clubs they want to join when there is such a long waiting list. I think the Senator suggested a universal vetting system that would be seamless and monitored. We will write to the Minister for justice and suggest that. We will wait to get something back and possibly have a debate in relation to it.

Senator Joe Conway spoke about his friend Ruairí Ó hUallacháin who 42 years ago jumped into the River Liffey and rescued a lady. It is really lovely to see this brave deed commemorated 42 years later, as well as the actions of Carla Murphy, aged 11, from Waterford and Sergeant Fergal O'Connor. We send our congratulations to all of those who received awards last Friday.

Senator Fitzpatrick spoke about the Kenova report on the Dublin and Monaghan bombings. We think of all of those who were murdered so callously and all of the families left bereaved with many questions. Only this week on the radio, "Morning Ireland" played some of the stories again. One story was of a mum who decided to surprise her husband by going into his work, but he had left early. He had gone home, not knowing his wife was on her way in. Sadly, she was caught up in it and killed. We think of all the stories like that and all the heartbreak. Senator Fitzpatrick is right to look for an outline of how the Government will implement the recommendations. We will ask the Minister for justice about that.

Senator Dee Ryan spoke about a horrific situation last Saturday in Castleconnell where an 80-year-old lady slipped, broke her hip and was lying on freezing cold ground for five hours. I am aware of a similar situation, although not in Limerick. I know the family. I was getting calls when that happened. When a vulnerable person is in that sort of pain and distress on the cold, freezing ground for five hours, it is horrific, no matter how many blankets are put over them. They feel really let down by the system. We had a debate recently about the hospital and support services for the Limerick region. Nothing seems to have improved since then. Fair dues to the Minister of State, Deputy O'Donnell, for going out and to the Minister of State, Deputy Niall Collins, for raising it in the Dáil but this should never have happened. It is regrettable that no response was given from the Minister. We will look for that response.

Senator Sarah O'Reilly spoke about the Knockbride team being in Croke Park on Saturday. I am sure it is a huge honour for the club and for the women involved in the team. We wish them well. She was right to recognise the sponsors not just of the Knockbride club but of all the local football clubs around the country. Those sponsors provide an incredible service. I hope everybody recognises them when they do their Christmas shopping, rather than just doing their shopping online.

Senator Gallagher spoke about The Northern Standard, which is finishing next Thursday after 186 years. That is really sad to hear. We think of all the staff who have worked there over 186 years and now the last edition is rolling off the printers next Thursday. Senator Gallagher asked that we write to thank the current staff and editors, which we will. We thank them for their service.

Senator Andrews spoke about the FAI and the ETB running training programmes in seven places, including Ringsend and Cabra. They are doing a service not just by producing great footballers but also by offering something incredible to boys and girls in the community. The ETB obviously now needs a partner. Even though the FAI was providing less than 5% of the funding, it is regrettable that it is pulling out. We will bring this matter to the attention of the Minister of State, Deputy McConalogue, and we will see if we can get that rectified. It is an awful shame when programmes like these, which are doing great things, are pulled.

Senator McCarthy spoke about the DRIVE scheme, which was launched by the Minister of State, Deputy Murnane O'Connor, and the Minister, Deputy Jim O'Callaghan. It is a good scheme. We are all aware of people who have been under all types of intimidation because of drug debt. Innocent family members get caught up in this. We need to encourage families to report this to the system that DRIVE has set up. There is a confidential service available. Understandably, families caught up in these types of situations are afraid to go to the Garda because they are afraid of the perpetrators. We need to assure them that this is a very confidential service which will try to help and support them and stamp this horrific intimidation out.

Senator Craughwell spoke about defence spending. I would argue that we absolutely need a new Government jet. There have been safety concerns about the present one for a number of years. On many occasions, it broke down abroad and it was a difficult situation for all involved. For security reasons, there are certain briefings that cannot be out in the public. We will ask the Minister for Defence to come to the House and have a debate, particularly in light of the EU Presidency starting on 1 July next year, to demonstrate that the State has this matter in hand and that ministers and state leaders can come to Ireland safe and secure in the knowledge that they will be looked after from a security point of view and, of course, from a hospitality point of view.