Mary O'Rourke (Fianna Fail)

The Senator's remarks were very disturbing. I suggest that he convey them to the Minister for Environment and Local Government, Deputy Cullen, because we are not aping the English shires and we never did so. Why should we follow their planning guidelines?

Senator White praised last night's healthy debate on the Companies (Auditing and Accounting) Bill 2003. I am glad to hear it was healthy. We hope to conclude the Bill today.

Senator Dooley called for a debate on the hospital in Ennis and spoke about the way in which the NRA carries out its duties. His experience of the NRA echoes my own. It works to a framework laid down by the Government of the day.

Order of Business agreed to.