Trevor Sargent (Dublin North, Green Party)

Is the Taoiseach willing to accede to the request made earlier for a debate on Aer Lingus, given that the related Oireachtas committee has been stood down? We should take an overview of the current position of Aer Lingus and the company's development.

With regard to promised legislation, does the Taoiseach still wish to pursue the Tribunals of Inquiry Bill, given that he has acted unilaterally and essentially made a deal with the legal professions? Perhaps the Bill is not required as arrangements have already been made. Given there may be an opportunity, will the Taoiseach examine again the Criminal Justice (Terrorist Offences) Act 2005, which is approximately nine months old? From the Information Commissioner's perspective, it contains disproportionate measures to what would be needed, given the perceived threat against Ireland. Has any time been set aside to review the legislation, and does the Tribunals of Inquiry Bill need to proceed? It has been with us for three sessions.

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