Mary O'Rourke (Fianna Fail)

Senator Finucane expressed his disappointment that the Ireland v. Switzerland match was not included in the announcement by the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources, Deputy Dermot Ahern, and asked that he come to the House to explain the ramifications of his announcement. Senator John Paul Phelan spoke about the same issue and about Waterford Regional Hospital and the current difficulties there.

Senator Terry asked that the Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment come to the House to address jobs loses. We all agree the situation in IFI is extremely sad, particularly for employees who feel there is nowhere for them to go. However, we are very much aware that 380,000 more people are in employment thanks to all round agreement on various industrial policies. I will, however, convey those requests to the Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment.

Order of Business agreed to.