Margaret Cox (Fianna Fail)

There is probably no point in tabling an amendment to the Order of Business this morning, but I appeal to the Leader, if possible, to arrange an immediate debate on the decision of the Dublin Airport Authority to appoint advisers to deal with the sale of the Great Southern Hotels. It is perfectly legitimate for the authority to appoint an advisory group but to set the finality of the decision before that group advises is scandalous. I admit I am completely biased because there are two group hotels in my constituency and I recognise the important part they have played in the development of tourism in Ireland. Were it not for the Corrib Great Southern Hotel developing the biggest conference centre in the west, there would be no conference business in Galway. I appeal to the Leader for a debate, if not today then tomorrow so that we can consider the best strategy. It is not appropriate to simply dump the family silver for short-term commercial gain.