Micheál Martin (Cork South Central, Fianna Fail)

Senator Daly touched on a very important point in terms of the new mandate I have given Shannon Development, and not just in the context of this Bill. Certainty and opportunity have been achieved for the workers. A national organisation for workers who may be interested in new opportunities is on offer. There is far more opportunity in the immediate future in the context of the Enterprise Ireland structure than may have been available under Shannon Development, and that is important. I take on board what Senator Daly said about the attractions of the Shannon and mid-west region, which I do not doubt.