John Paul Phelan (Fine Gael)

Senator Keaveney mentioned the tragedy in Omagh. I express my sympathy to the relatives, neighbours and friends of the family who were victims of the fire this morning. I join with colleagues who have expressed concern about the possibility of a strike by the GPA. I urge the Government and the Ministers for Finance and Arts, Sport and Tourism to intervene. It seems like a problem which could easily be resolved. I am not a member of the GPA. Unlike Senators Leyden and Kelly, I am not much of a union man by tradition but I still play a bit of——