Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin (Cavan-Monaghan, Sinn Fein)

——by not only US military, but indeed so-called non-military flights as regards their real purpose in using that facility and others in different jurisdictions? Will he not agree that the question of extraordinary rendition has not been substantively addressed and the virtual innocent acceptance of the assurances from the Bush Administration in no way addresses the concerns of the Irish people? As regards the assertion that no evidence exists, the Government is certainly not looking for any, that is for sure. This is something that needs to be addressed. Surely the departure of President George W. Bush offers an opportunity for a new beginning and a new approach, which I urge.

On a slightly lighter note, since it has not been mentioned, is the Taoiseach hoping to invite and host his almost fellow countyman, President-elect Obama, on a visit, not only to Ireland but to his own County Offaly?

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