David Norris (Independent)

I am surprised Senator O'Meara left out of the Book of Revelation in her recital of various books. I am glad that attention has again been drawn to motion No. 13. I know there is a certain amount of amusement and gamesmanship involved here but it is a very important issue. I am not sure that it will come up clearly. It gives the House another opportunity, which I hope the Leader will avail of, to have a more broad ranging discussion on the whole area of transport. Today's debate seems to be rather narrowly focused and that is appropriate – although I am sure some of us will stray a little. I would like to see the Dublin metro, etc., discussed at the same time as it would be more appropriate with taking an item on the Dublin Port Tunnel.

Will a statement be made today, in either House, about the discovery of uranium in the water supply in County Wicklow? People are concerned about this. From what I heard on the wireless, I am not sure whether this is naturally occurring radiation or a by-product of another more sinister activity or perhaps related to Sellafield.