Terry Leyden (Fianna Fail)

I support the request made by Senator Dardis for a debate on the strategic rail review. The report was commissioned by the Leader of the House when she was Minister. It is appropriate that the report be debated by the House as quickly as possible. It is an important document and the Seanad should have a detailed discussion of it and have its observations noted by the Government in advance of any decisions being made.

With regard to No. 27 on the Order Paper, I thank the leaders of the various groups in the House for their support for this motion, which calls for a ceasefire in the Middle East between Palestine and Israel for the period of Holy Week and Easter. Perhaps the Leader of the House would convey the wishes of the House to the appropriate governments for consideration. The motion could be taken from the Order Paper if it is agreed by the House without debate.