Ireland is unique in Europe as an island and this entails disadvantages in costs. We are not part of the main land mass of Europe therefore we need special attention whenever there are Europe-wide initiatives, for example the taxing of inter-mobility to encourage people to choose the rail network. We do not have the same conditions as the European mainland therefore we need the special attention accorded to several of the islands. I am pressing for this and trying to work with other members. We are always told we are on the periphery of the periphery and we need special care.