Paschal Mooney (Fianna Fail)

Ireland has a key role to play in this regard. It is important and opportune that this House should have an opportunity, first, to hear the Government's policy on the unfolding events in the Middle East and, second, to allow Members on all sides of this House make their contribution.

If the pigeons, to which Senator Quinn referred, might be able to pick a winner for the Grand National on Saturday, I would be delighted.