Jim Walsh (Fianna Fail)

Glacaim leis an "Fáilte romhat ar ais" freisin.

I support Senator Bannon's call for funding to tackle the radon gas problem. Radon is a carcinogen and many areas throughout the country have serious levels of it. The incentives and inducements that previously existed to encourage people to do the test were of benefit and should be reintroduced.

I concur with many of the comments made about the current state of the peace process, in particular with what was said by Senator ÓMurchú. It is very important that the British Government gets into the frame of mind where it fully co-operates with the inquiries established here. An independent judge of international stature — Judge Cory — recommended that there should be a public inquiry into the killing of Pat Finucane and it is incumbent on the British Government to fully co-operate with those inquiries. Unfortunately, its failure to do so weakens its credibility, and that of other parties, as well as its call to induce others to fully subscribe to and embrace their obligations under the Agreement. Co-operation is a two-way street and I do not see evidence that it is forthcoming from the British Government, which is regrettable. The House should debate the matter at an early stage.