Paul Coghlan (Fine Gael)

I wonder with whom I can pursue this matter. We are aware of the unfortunate incident in which the Minister for Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs, Deputy Ó Cuív, was involved. Thankfully, no one in his car was seriously injured. However, there are special considerations in this regard which we could usefully examine.

I strongly support my colleague, Senator Brian Hayes, in his request for a debate on decentralisation. I ask that the Leader arrange such a debate given the significant reduction in numbers from 10,000 to 3,500. The Government likes to make announcements about the roll-out of this, that and the other.