John Dardis (Progressive Democrats)

The port tunnel and associated issues were raised by Senators O'Toole, Ormonde and Ryan. Heavy goods vehicles present a major issue, which was raised previously, and I accept the figures quoted by Senator Ryan. However, it is extraordinary, no matter how often one travels on the dual carriageway out of Dublin towards Cork and Limerick, the number of vehicles that have no number plates on the back or that have number plates on the back that are different from those on the front. One wonders how enforcement can be conducted in those circumstances, particularly given that these vehicles travel at high speeds.

The issue of overseas development aid was raised. The Minister dealt with this capably on "Morning Ireland" earlier.