I assure Senator Connor that all remaining Stages of the Social Welfare Bill will be taken on Friday, 27 March.
Senators Connor and McDonagh expressed serious concerns about the protection of wildlife. I will convey their wishes to the relevant Minister and see what I can do in this regard.
Senator O'Toole mentioned our approach to the Shannon River Council Bill. Later in the week I will inform the House on how best to progress this proposal.
Senators O'Toole and Costello requested a debate on industrial relations. I will try to make time available for a debate on this issue within the next few weeks.
As regards Senator Doyle's comments, I have made a commitment to allow time for statements on the year 2000 or millennium bug and I hope to do this at the earliest opportunity.
Senator Brendan Ryan requested a debate on the housing crisis. We recently had a debate on this issue but I will try to make more time available for further debate.
Senator Tom Hayes expressed his serious concerns about Seagate. I will pass on his concerns to the Tánaiste today.