Feargal Quinn (Independent)

At a time when there is difficulty getting two sides to agree, I support Senator Kitt's comments about the agreement on access to Sellafield which will be signed tomorrow. I seek a debate on this issue early in the next session to ensure our attention continues to be focused on Sellafield. It is a dramatically dangerous situation. Pressure should be applied and we should let everybody know that we will not relax that pressure. I call on the Minister for Foreign Affairs to come to the House for a debate so we can stress the importance of this issue.

It is interesting what one learns when a strike occurs. The strike at Irish Ferries meant that we did not have envelopes yesterday because they are bought abroad. While Ireland is in the EU and has obligations in this regard, the envelopes used in Leinster House are no longer produced in Ireland. Under EU regulations, it is correct to do that but I am surprised that such products are no longer made in Ireland.