Timmy Dooley (Fianna Fail)

I join Senator Kitt in seeking a debate on the western rail corridor and related issues with the Minister for Transport. There has been discussion in this House for some time about the extension of a rail corridor along the west of Ireland. Another aspect of the rail debate is the suggestion of a rail link between Shannon Airport and the Ennis-Limerick line. The previous Minister asked Iarnród Éireann to conduct a feasibility study on such a link. Will the Leader ask the new Minister for Transport to come to the House as soon as possible to discuss both matters?

With regard to fireworks, the situation is outrageous and every village and town in Ireland is suffering. Elderly people and children are prevented from getting a night's sleep. I compliment the gardaí on their response. Yesterday, they enjoyed great success in County Clare and seized a quantity of fireworks from illegal traders.