Terry Leyden (Fianna Fail)

I welcome the Minister, Deputy O'Donoghue, to the House. I will not give a full list of my requirements under the sports capital fund, which is funded by the national lottery, at this time. I congratulate the Minister on his excellent work on the sports capital fund, which is of great importance and significance. The Minister has brought a fresh approach to all aspects of his portfolio — arts, sport and tourism. He has been a wonderful Minister and I congratulate him. I was in the other House when he was first elected to it. He has certainly made a great impact on the Government.

I compliment Senator Cummins on having the honour of introducing a Private Members' Bill. I proposed such a Bill, relating to independent radio services, when I was the Opposition spokesman on broadcasting, posts and telegraphs in the 1980s.