Seanad debates

Tuesday, 4 December 2007

2:30 pm

Photo of Ivor CallelyIvor Callely (Fianna Fail)

Yes, there must be adequate time to discuss it. The anomalies in the current system are unfair.

There are constant calls for space to be provided for quality bus corridors to encourage people to use buses. Much of our road space has been given to bus transport. However, for the first time, Operation Freeflow has been put in place without the provision of bus park and ride facilities. The equation does not tot up. Will the Leader ascertain whether there are plans to provide bus park and ride facilities and, if so, when they will be provided?

I propose to circulate copies of a motion on Zimbabwe and I ask the Clerk to take a copy. I propose that this motion be passed without debate and tabled for discussion at a later stage. I understand democratic parliaments throughout the world, including the Dáil, are tabling a similar motion today. My motion simply calls for the dire economic and humanitarian situation in Zimbabwe——

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