Mary O'Rourke (Fianna Fail)

The Taoiseach was extremely courteous in providing me with information on this matter and I found our meeting extremely helpful. Senator Ryan also raised Cork and Shannon Airports and cited the Minister's remarks in the other House yesterday. I hope we will be able to have a decent debate on the matter next week.

As regards the Dormant Accounts (Amendment) Bill, we debated Second Stage of the Bill between 7 p.m. and 9 p.m. last Tuesday. Speakers barely filled the allocated slots and no one who wished to speak was prevented from doing so.

Senator Finucane raised the ESB and the potential dangers of a dispute. I believe moves are taking place in that regard.

Senator Norris requested a debate on the Middle East. I will make inquiries and get back to him.