Jerry Buttimer (Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

It is dangerous. Senators Gallagher and Conway raised the issue of shopping locally. Senator Gallagher raised the issue of the precarious position of businesses in the Border area in the context of Brexit. If all of us, including those watching and listening at home or sitting in the Public Gallery, could shop locally rather than going online to Amazon and so on, it would be a huge help. I do not want to incur people's wrath.

Senator Humphreys raised the issue of the debate on the Microbeads (Prohibition) Bill 2019 yesterday. I thank all involved in that.

Senator Byrne raised the very important issue of the plight of Limerick FC and football at Markets Field. There was a very probing piece in the news at the weekend regarding the continuation of soccer in Limerick. We have had a very long tradition in football in Limerick. I implore all involved to sit around a table to ensure that soccer continues in Limerick.

In his usual colourful way, Senator McDowell has tried to blame the Government for the seagull situation. I am not sure that the Minister of State, Deputy Moran, could help him with the seagulls in St. Stephen's Green without employing means which I will not mention.