Timmy Dooley (Fianna Fail)

I support Senator Brian Hayes's call for a debate on Luas and the metro project. There is an element of rewriting history going on by some members of the Opposition here and in other places. It would be useful to clarify some of the matters. In particular, I ask the Leader to consider discussing a matter raised recently, namely, the loss of €114 million in European Union funding when she was Minister. It is a matter which needs to be clarified because a statement made elsewhere is not correct and it is important to correct the record.

In regard to Senator O'Meara's request, it would be very useful to have a debate on transport matters in the mid-west. Will the Leader consider having such a debate on a separate occasion because there are many issues concerning transportation in the mid-west not only in regard to roads and rail, but particularly in regard to the airport?