Noel Treacy (Galway East, Fianna Fail)

I thank both Senator John Paul Phelan and Senator Mansergh for their respective support on behalf of their parties and the House for the Bill before us. I very much endorse what Senator Mansergh said. Senator John Paul Phelan referred to the flood relief measures on the River Nore in Kilkenny. Complaints were made by people who felt the salmon should be protected. The fisheries people tried to deal with that as best they could. I have not studied this issue nor do I have the expertise in this field to draw any conclusions on the matter but from my observations it would appear many agents were involved to ensure the project continued and to get the extra funding that was required. I hope the matter is resolved at this stage.