Mary O'Rourke (Fianna Fail)

Senator Kett mentioned that many children with disability are now in mainstream classes. He asked whether school buses have adequate facilities and referred to an audit of these buses. He also asked how the sectoral plans envisaged under the Disability Act are proceeding. One of the provisions of the Act was to ensure that all houses would be constructed to allow people with disabilities to move freely. A recently published report indicated that this was not happening. I will seek to have a debate on the matter.

Senator Bradford asked for a debate next week on Greencore and the sugar industry. He also spoke about Cork Airport. Senator Dooley called for a debate on the progress made since enactment of the State Airports Act. The only outcome he has seen in Shannon Airport is the outsourcing of good jobs. We will endeavour to have a debate on the matter.

I have just been passed a note regarding Great Southern Hotels. The Minister for Transport, Deputy Cullen, is not available for statements on the future of the group.