Mary O'Rourke (Fianna Fail)

I would advise the Senators to attend the meetings of the joint committee. I agree that responsibility should be taken for our actions.

We will have to address the issue of airport debt. The money which the DAA must find to build the terminal may increase its current debt of €100 million in addition to Cork and Shannon. This is an important issue. Senator Dardis called for a debate on aviation policy and welcomed the fact that matters have been clarified.

Senator Phelan welcomed the consumer report and commented on the second terminal. The Minister for Agriculture and Food has agreed to debate the issue of biofuel.

Senator Mansergh, while welcoming the new aviation policy, raised the fundamental issue that proper transport access to Dublin Airport must be provided to the increasing millions of passengers. This has not yet been discussed.

Senator Henry expressed happiness at the provision of tax relief for mental health hospitals and congratulated the Tánaiste on this step. She spoke on this issue during a health debate.

Senator Morrissey must be tired from speaking. He has played a great game.