Mary O'Rourke (Fianna Fail)

I accept that. We received a good publication from RGDATA this morning on the groceries order.

I compliment Senator Ryan for raising the issue of Dr. Mudawi Ibrahim Adam, who has been released and received his award, something with which we all agree. The Senator asked about aviation policy and the proposed three terminals at Dublin Airport.

The Senator referred to human rights in Uzbekistan. Given what we have been hearing, it appears that the country's understanding of human rights is extremely limited.

Senator Ryan also referred to the capital allocation to hospitals which will be made by the Tánaiste. Senator Mansergh disputed this and said that if Ministers do not take responsibility they will be in the dock. When they take responsibility, based on valued advice, there is a hue and cry about it. Given what we know of the Tánaiste, she is well able to make up her mind on matters.

Senator Leyden referred to his Private Members' Bill.