I think this was mentioned before but is it possible to create "groups"
or "objects" that Contain ips and networks that can be appied as a src
or destination in a rule?

For example

Object "IRC users" contains 
10.1.25.6                 
128.10.3.0/255.255.255.0 

Which is applied to rule
Permit "IRC users" to any tcp 6667

If not could this facility be added?
Additionally could the firewall have a passed prompt on bootup and not
be open.

Regards
Eric