Michael Kitt (Fianna Fail)

I support Senator Ó Murchú regarding the singer Christy Moore. At a time when there are more and more queries about passports and identity cards when travelling between Ireland and Great Britain, and identity is now such a big issue, it is unbelievable that such questions are asked.

Regarding the western rail corridor, I understand that part of the line between Claremorris and Athenry was inspected last Friday week, which I welcome. This is the first time in three years that an inspection car has been on that line. Given that the working group of the commission appointed by the Government is to report on 5 November, I hope we might have a debate about that rail corridor, which affects all of the west and mid-west region. I am hopeful that the working group will favour the re-opening of the line, which will be the basis for further development of the west. I am sure that all in this House support the re-opening of the line and would agree to a debate before the end of the year.