Feargal Quinn (Independent)

I am surprised that the recent troubles at the THORP reprocessing plant at Sellafield have attracted so little attention because they give us a chance to achieve what we want. The THORP plant has been closed down and will remain closed for a number of months. This closure provides us with an opportunity to push for the permanent closure of the THORP plant. The closure has apparently provoked discussions to this end. I am aware that Senator Ross, in particular, has raised the issue of Sellafield many times. It appears that the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government is still taking legal action against the British Government over the THORP plant. We should bring the maximum amount of pressure to bear on the British Government and not lose this opportunity to close the THORP plant for good.

When will the new structures that were supposed to be established on foot of the Taxi Regulation Act 2003 be established? I read a report in one of today's newspapers that many problems and questions have arisen with regard to making complaints. The regulations do not appear to have been put in place. Could the Minister come to the House to inform us when they will be put in place?