Mary O'Rourke (Fianna Fail)

Senator Leyden raised the issue of the Competition Authority and neglect of the time limit in a takeover. He said the matter should be debated and that those in the authority should resign, which I will not go into now.

Senator Ross said the shares in Aer Lingus were sold too cheaply. He said the advisers who advised on the sale are advising on how to cope with the cuckoo in the nest and he asked is that not an odd day to do business.

Senator Mansergh sought a debate on the report on the horseracing industry and asked that in 2008, which is the cut-off date for the type of grant now given, that the grant be renewed. Senator Ulick Burke raised the SSIA scheme and the disability legislation. The Senator may have missed the Private Members' debate last week when we discussed that matter. We hope to have a resolution of the issue. I am not talking about the money but a proper debate on the issue.

Senator Morrissey called for a debate on the State airports Bill. The Senator was very keen on the Bill when it was introduced.