Paul Coghlan (Fine Gael)

I ask the Leader to reconsider her position on the Freedom of Information (Amendment) Bill 2003. Many relevant points have been made by Senators Brian Hayes, O'Toole, Higgins and Ryan. Tomorrow, the Joint Committee on Finance and the Public Service will hear representations from various mandarins, journalists, representatives from the media and the Information Commissioner. I understand that Deputy Fleming, the Chairman of the committee, has said that a statement would be issued. Before things go any further here, we would like to hear the result of these deliberations. I am sure the Leader, despite the orders from on high, could make a day or two available when we recommence the week after next. I urge the Leader to consider this. She has been reasonable in the past.

We all know that Killarney National Park is one of the jewels in our crown. Within the park, by the Meeting of the Waters, there is a most attractive gem—