Michael McCarthy (Labour)

Yesterday the Leader expressed the view that the war in Iraq was illegal. If so, does she and the Government believe President Bush and Prime Minister Blair should be indicted for war crimes?

Yesterday the Minister for Finance confirmed that there was no prospect of the promised additional 2,000 extra gardaí coming on stream. I ask the Leader to arrange for the Minster for Justice, Equality and Law Reform to attend the House as a matter of urgency to debate the issue.

The Ireland-England Six Nations rugby match is to take place in this city on Sunday. Ireland has a chance to win the grand slam for the first time in almost 50 years. Tickets for the match are limited.