Martin Mansergh (Fianna Fail)

I support the suggestion from Senator Ryan. When orders are placed before the House it would be helpful if they were available for consultation outside with perhaps a short summary note on what they are about. The Joint Committee on Finance and the Public Service discussed the Civil Service code of conduct but it would be fair to inform the House about these matters in case anybody wishes to raise a point.

In regard to what Senator Ryan said, it is not necessarily the duty of Government to bring all problems in their raw state immediately to the Oireachtas. The job of Government is to bring solutions to the Oireachtas for discussion.

I also support the calls of Senators Ulick Burke and Norris for a discussion on transport in the autumn. It is far too early to jump to conclusions and write off the penalty points system.

The issue of Connex was raised. There is a big difference between running a new transport system and a vast, dilapidated, suburban one in south-east England. One must look critically at the assumption made that a private system is always more efficient than a public one. I have no ideological presupposition in regard to either.

On the issue of Connolly Station, as a passenger, I would not appreciate being dumped 150 yards from the station entrance, particularly with luggage. It is necessary that the tramway should run to the door.