John Dardis (Progressive Democrats)

I still intend to put that on the record. As to the provenance of any document from outside the House, I have no control over that. I suggest that we should have a sos for 20 minutes after Second Stage to allow Senators who have tabled amendments to review the position prior to Committee Stage. It is still our intention to conclude by 2 o'clock.

I accept what Senator Mooney said — it is appalling that somebody should have to go to court because he or she was charged to use a wheelchair. I think I am correct in saying this happened outside the jurisdiction, however, so the degree to which the Minister for Transport has control over it is questionable. Nevertheless, it does not take from the point that the Minister might attend the House to discuss that issue and air transport in general.

Senator Jim Walsh raised the taxation of stud fees, which can be looked at. The matter will be re-examined when we discuss the Finance Bill but that is some considerable distance away. It is important to note, however, that the exemption is for fees for stallions. It seems to have been suggested that the whole industry is in some way exempt, which is not the case. Coming from the middle of a racing county, I make the point that the exemption has attracted some of the best stallions in the world to this country. They stay here because of this situation, otherwise they would probably go to America, Australia or elsewhere. Irish thoroughbreds and our racing industry generally, are recognised throughout the world.

Question put: "That the Order of Business be agreed to."