I am aware that a similar motion has been placed on the Order Paper by Fianna Fáil Members. There is a degree of support from all parties for this matter and it is important that we debate it in the House. Last week more than 2,500 people attended a public demonstration in Dublin. There are those in the House who believe it means nothing, is a matter of no importance and should not be debated. I disagree. Substantial numbers came to the capital city to demonstrate on an issue important to them and the people they represent in their region. If that cannot be debated, articulated and ventilated in this or the other House, it is a travesty of democracy. I contend that the motion before the House in the names of my colleagues and supported by others on all sides of the House is in order, that it is right that we should reflect the views of those who took to the streets of Dublin for that protest, and that we ensure the debate is monitored in the House.