In reply to Senator Mullooly and Senator Dardis, the document I circulated yesterday is not the final one. I wanted to give Senators an indication of the workload between now and the end of the session so they could order their business. Obviously, a final decision will be taken after consultation with all parties.
A number of Senators raised the question of Dunnes Store. I am not sure if any useful intervention can be made at this stage when one side to the dispute resolutely refuses to speak or to listen. It takes two sides to sit down and to talk. I do not believe the Government can do anything useful apart from putting pressure on to ensure that all the machinery available is used.
Senator Dardis and Senator Lanigan asked about the OECD report. I endeavoured to have copies of the report circulated to all Members, but that was not possible for reasons of costs. I was told that each party would receive a number of copies and I regret that did not happen. Senator Townsend raised a number of issues which I will convey to the Minister for Social Welfare, Proinsias De Rossa. I will also convey the message from Senator Henry.
Although I would like a debate on Foyle Fisheries, we will not be able to have one this session, but it will remain on the agenda. The debate I promised Senator McGowan on cross-Border aid will take place next week. Senator Finneran asked about flooding. The Minister of State at the Department of Finance, Deputy Coveney, will be in the House this afternoon and I will speak to him then to see if we can arrange statements or a short discussion on that subject. I will try to get clarification from the Minister of State on the future of Castlerea Prison.
I agree with Senator Daly that the situation as regards the higher diploma in education is unsatisfactory. I am not sure what the reason behind it is, but it is causing great difficulties. A number of Members will have received representations. I will speak to the Senator and I will endeavour to provide maybe a half an hour next week when the Minister for Education could come in and discuss the matter with us. Senator Mooney raised a number of questions on broadcasting to which I do not have the answer. The broadcasting committee will meet in the next couple of weeks. I have been told by the convenor that a meeting is scheduled for the near future.