Donie Cassidy (Fianna Fail)

The Stardust tragedy occurred in Senator Callely's constituency and he has been asking me over recent weeks and months to endeavour to have the motion dealt with before the summer recess. I know this has been a very difficult time for anyone living in the Artane area and especially in that constituency. Politicians of all parties have done their utmost to help and assist since the tragedy occurred in 1981.

On the EU Council of Ministers meeting and the Lisbon legislation, it is my intention to take the legislation in the House on Thursday, 9 July and the Taoiseach will be in attendance. Colleagues should put that date in their diaries.

Senator Hannigan outlined to the House his serious concerns regarding data protection and the mislaying or robbery of data. He referred to the importance of having data encrypted. I fully agree with him.

Senator Keaveney outlined many issues relating to cross-Border matters. She asked that the House discuss the progress of the ministerial conferences. I know that all parties are in favour of such a discussion. The Fianna Fáil proposal for Seanad reform deals with this and the proposal will be given to the Minister in the next few days. The Senator also spoke about art, music and festivals and I completely agree with her. She referred to the song, "The Town I Loved So Well" and the name of Derry or Londonderry and all these issues that have been in existence for generations. I will pass on the Senator's views to the Minister.

Senator Coghlan asked about the legislative programme up to the end of this session. I will inform the leaders of the groups before the House sits next Tuesday and inform the House on the Order of Business on Tuesday. There are eleven or 12 Bills which the House must pass before the summer recess on 10 July.

I will pass on to the relevant Minister Senator Norris's strong views about the precious coastline of Dublin Bay and about the Combat Poverty Agency in the context of its report which is being published today. Senator Regan expressed his concerns about our colleagues in the Green Party. Senator Boyle is in the House today. He is attending a committee meeting now but he will be in the Chamber deliberating and assisting the House as he is a very enlightened person with regard to the finance portfolio. I know that Cork will be well looked after later on today with the Senator's contribution.