Donie Cassidy (Fianna Fail)

We should consider the proposal of Senator Ellis on an all-party basis. I will see what the leaders might be interested in saying about it at our group meeting the week after next. We will calmly investigate the surprising nature in which it is proposed some constituencies will be divided. This is only a proposal for our consideration, as the Legislature will decide where this proposal will go. I have no difficulty in leaving one day aside to let all Members express their views in the calmness of a month or six weeks after the commission has made the report to us.

Senator Ó Domhnaill expressed views welcoming the historic occasion today, 1 November, of the cross-Border energy market finally coming together, North and South. As we all know the challenge of energy costs and alternative energy for the next 20 or 30 years, the Senator has made a very good proposal. I have no difficulty in leaving time aside for a discussion.

Senator Coghlan is a very respected Member, especially in the financial services and legal areas.