Paul Coghlan (Fine Gael)

On the break-up of Aer Rianta, will the Leader inform the House whether there is a revised plan? I accept what has been said by other Senators. There is much confusion but we do not know whether it is because of an impending date early in June, further genuine consultation with unions or because a chairman of a company has branded the aviation regulator a disaster. No one knows what the confusion is about. Furthermore, the Leader will be aware that the board of her favourite hotel group, namely, the Great Southern Hotels Group, is totally in the dark. As there is great concern in this area, there should be some interim statement on the matter.

On the two urgent Bills which are coming before the House, I accept the committee which will be set up cannot be a committee of investigation and cannot, therefore, make findings of fact. If there is to be a subsequent hearing in this House, how will it obtain primary evidence?

The Peelo report, to which Senator McCarthy referred, indicates the seriousness of these State payments. The Leader has kindly offered Government time to debate the issue. Perhaps she will be able to arrange for this soon.