Sheila Terry (Fine Gael)

I have called for a debate on alcohol consumption on more than one occasion and I hope the Leader will allow Senators to speak on the matter tomorrow.

On the open air concert, the Minister for Arts, Sport and Tourism should come to this House and outline his real reasons for cancelling it. I do not believe we have been told the truth on the matter. I am not sure whether it is a question of security, because during the days concerned, Heads of State will visit the city. I do not believe we have sufficient Garda resources to provide security for these visitors and for all the citizens of the State who may wish to attend the concert. There are other reasons for not holding the concert other than that O'Connell Street cannot be closed for nine days. I would like the Minister to come to this House to outline the reasons for cancelling it.