Brendan Daly (Fianna Fail)

Last year we had a number of debates on the necessity to deal with the needs of people with disabilities and passed legislation concerning children with special needs. Will the Leader arrange for the Minister for Health and Children to give us an overview of the progress of the legislation passed and indicate what steps have been taken to meet the needs of people with disabilities, especially children with special needs?

The Leader will be aware that a decision to strike has been taken by Aer Lingus staff. This would have devastating effects on and very serious consequences for the tourism industry, especially now as we face the start of the tourism season. Will the Leader arrange for the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment to indicate in the House the initiatives at Government level to deal with this matter?