Paul Coghlan (Fine Gael)

It is close to there as well. It is for the laudable purpose of regenerating the ancient oak and yew woodlands. The Acting Leader may be aware of questions being raised about the EU habitats directive and our UNESCO biosphere reserve designation. I would hope, as would everybody, that there would be no conflict inherent therein. Perhaps a Minister or Minister of State could come to the House for a debate on the matter.

I will briefly touch on what Senator Norris said about the Competition Authority and other matters in the past, so to speak. A television entertainer has commented thereon. It would seem that we have not achieved everything that was held out and promised in the interests of the consumer. It might be a useful matter for debate. That television entertainer seems to be getting mixed up between competition and competitors. Perhaps a case could be argued that he should stick to the knitting.