Michael Finucane (Fine Gael)

I welcome the Minister of State, Deputy Callely. We are all grateful that the Government has finally made a decision on this issue. This was a classic example of Shakespeare's observation that procrastination is the thief of time. The Government dithered over this matter for months. Senator Dooley referred to the media but it was the Government that caused all the media speculation. I am amazed by Senator Morrissey's inconsistency during the debate in this House. He has given many radio interviews during which he repeated the Progressive Democrats mantra of the importance of competition. It seems to be game, set and match to Fianna Fáil regarding the terminal. At long last, the dithering is over and this decision has been made.