Mary O'Rourke (Fianna Fail)

Senator Minihan supported Senator McCarthy. At the time I found myself a lone voice in that debate. I was dismayed with the way everybody fell, hook, line and sinker for what happened. He said the attitude of the Dublin Airport Authority was unacceptable in terms of how it was shredding assets. I said it only once, and I will never say it again to anyone, that they might like to raise the matter on the Adjournment. It is up to Members what they wish to put on the agenda. Senator Minihan called for a debate on the matter.

Senator Finucane referred to the false dawn which was promised and the current uncertainty for Shannon Airport. He asked that the Minister for Transport would come to the House to discuss the issue.

Senator Leyden asked for a statement to be made about An Post. Are members of An Post staff protesting outside the House today?