Paul Coghlan (Fine Gael)

I agree with the remarks of Senator Brian Hayes on Northern Ireland. There is a great need to have the Assembly up and running to bring into play some necessary uniformity in certain areas, especially regarding the smoking ban.

I agree also with Senator O'Toole's remarks on the waste of public funds which the unnecessary translation of documentation would occasion. I support strongly Senator O'Toole's argument that it would be far better if the people of the Gaeltacht could benefit from the money.

I support the call to extend to the Taoiseach a courteous invitation to attend the House to address us on the future of Aer Lingus and related matters.