Mary O'Rourke (Fianna Fail)

Do we take it that if the improbable happened, and the Opposition got into Government, it would scrap the investment? Oh dear. The electorate should know that.

Senator Glynn called for the law regarding fireworks to be enforced. That is the word of the day. I agree that older people are terrified and living in fear. The Senator also called for a debate on men's health and type 2 diabetes.

Senator Quinn noted that four workplace deaths occurred last week and asked if the Health and Safety Authority has enough power to influence the situation. Fines on employers who flout the health and safety legislation have risen substantially. Senator Quinn also spoke of the Donegal man who claimed that information about him on a Garda file was given out. In certain circumstances such information must be handed over, though I am not referring to that particular situation. It is needed to combat terrorism but that is not relevant to the man from County Donegal.

Senator Ó Murchú would welcome opportunities for Northern politicians to speak here because of the positive contributions they could make. Senator Coghlan wants County Kerry to be provided with new rolling stock. The county has his services anyway.