Paul Coghlan (Fine Gael)

I agree with the remarks of Senator O'Toole. Our roads are being made more dangerous by the day as large articulated trucks take up more and more space, as every driver around the country knows. It makes no sense. There should be a clear national policy in favour of rail freight. We have invested much money in rail and it is great to see increasing numbers of passengers using it but it is crazy that millions of kegs will be transported on our roads by these huge lorries.

A report of an international financial task force has expressed concern that we are more prone than average to money laundering. The Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform has expressed his concern that 20 casinos set up in the past ten years masquerade as private clubs and may be open to money laundering. The provisions of the Gaming and Lotteries Act 1956 appear to be unsatisfactory. I understand a civil law (miscellaneous provisions) Bill is awaiting publication. Can the Leader say when this Bill will be published and if it is intended to close legal loopholes in the operation of casinos?