Fergal Browne (Fine Gael)

I second the amendment to the Order of Business. It is time we had a debate on Aer Lingus especially since the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform, Deputy McDowell, was actively encouraging Senator Morrissey in his interview to oppose the views of the Minister for Transport, Deputy Cullen. This indicates grave divisions within the Government. Unfortunately, the consumer and the workforce in Aer Lingus will suffer as a result of these internal difficulties. It is timely that we have a debate today.

I call for a further debate on the Hanly report. The Opposition was fantastic last night as our position was clear but I was not clear on the Government's position. It was amazing that the amendment to the Private Members' motion last night never mentioned whether the Government parties supported the Hanly report.