David Norris (Independent)

This torture continued after the revelation of the abuse. In light of that fact, we should also ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs to require from the occupying forces a statement on what is happening in Falluja, where there is no monitoring whatsoever. The silence there is very worrying.

Will the Leader ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform why the Garda authorities in Limerick and Shannon, despite a complaint indicating prima facie evidence of criminal activity involving the aeroplane that has been named, have taken no action? We need to know about that.

I want to record my pleasure, and I am sure other Members feel the same, at the closure of a pub in Marlborough Street for three days because somebody was found drunk to the point of complete incapacity and a danger to himself and the public. I am very glad that the legislation passed through this House has now been seen to be effective in this regard. The legislation should be extended to include off-licences. Perhaps they are covered by the legislation but I am not sure.

Last night, coincidentally, I witnessed a man and a woman who were almost insensible with drink purchasing alcohol from an off-licence in Parnell Street. That is not good enough. The personnel in these shops are not entirely responsible because, very often, they are not Irish nationals, their command of English is not very good and I doubt if they know the law. However, this practice should be stamped out.