SENATOR Terry Leyden (Letters, February 28) is correct in saying TDs and senators should avail of parliamentary privilege in their “duty in the Oireachtas to fight for, and to be a voice for, those whom we represent”.

THE Revenue Commissioners and farmers’ organisations have been accused of making no effort to inform farmers on how to collect huge amounts of unclaimed VAT.

The Health (Repayment Scheme) Bill 2006 has passed all stages in the Oireachtas and has been forwarded President Mc Aleese for her signature, Senator Terry Leyden announced today.