Paschal Mooney (Fianna Fail)

I agree with Senator Quinn. We could end gridlock immediately if we banned the 250,000 provisional licence holders.

Since yesterday the Minister for Foreign Affairs, Deputy Cowen, represents the European Union under a system whereby the relevant Ministers of the former Presidency, the current Presidency and the future Presidency represent the European Union. I wish the Minister well in that regard because it enhances and improves Ireland's international image. Will the Leader consider having a debate in the autumn, midway through the Troika of Foreign Ministers? I wish the Minister well in that regard because it enhances Ireland's international image. I am sure the House will join me in commending the initiative taken by the Minister for Foreign Affairs on the Middle East in the last week. He has made a major contribution to reducing tension in the area by bringing to bear his enormous experience of conflict resolution.