Paul Coghlan (Fine Gael)

I support Senator Brian Hayes's call regarding the lack of controls on private airports and airfields. There appears to be a frightful gap which leaves Ireland wide open. God only knows what has been coming in or going out through these facilities. I also take on board Senator O'Toole's point regarding customs at ports. I hope the Minister will inform the House how he proposes to provide proper controls at these points of entry.

Like Senator O'Toole, I also welcome the overwhelming decision of Kerry County Council to proceed with a plebiscite. I hope the Minister and Government will respect the outcome of a democratic vote and look forward to joining the Senator in moving a Bill on the Order Paper following the plebiscite which will be held in a few weeks.