Maurice Hayes (Independent)

I refer to the question of transport and fuel costs. The Minister for Transport should be reminded there is a significant difference between prices north and south of the Border and he should be careful not to do something that would put industry in Northern Ireland at an even greater disadvantage and that would increase cross-Border smuggling, which is engaged in by all sorts of dodgy people.

I am also concerned that we might run into constitutional difficulties regarding the proposed compellability legislation. Last week I supported the discussion of the issues arising from a well known case by a committee of the House. The discussion has taken place and I am glad to hear Senator O'Toole's comment that it went well. However, it would be helpful if another means could be found to bring other Members into the loop to give us some idea of the proposed timetable.