Donie Cassidy (Fianna Fail)

Some within the country may not acknowledge what he has done but we must give credit where it is due. The Taoiseach gave a commitment at the weekend to continue to treat the question of the undocumented Irish as a top priority. He will deal with the matter during his address to the joint sitting of the United States Congress.

Senator McFadden requested a debate on transport, especially in the context of the reopening of Killucan railway station and the position on the Athlone-Mullingar railway line. I have no difficulty in arranging for the Minister for Transport, Deputy Dempsey, who is responsible for representing north Westmeath since its inclusion in the constituency of Meath West, to come to the House following the Christmas recess to debate the matter.

Senator McCarthy called on members of the Government to lead by example by using low-emission or green cars as their preferred means of travel. I will pass on his views in respect of the matter.