Seanad debates
Wednesday, 6 February 2008
Order of Business (Resumed)
2:30 pm
Joe O'Toole (Independent)
I have already made representations to our colleagues from Hungary to ascertain whether they would put in place some pleasure boat facilities on a marina on the Danube in Budapest. They are working on the matter.
The House will be aware that in the past week there has been a major row in France between Ryanair and the President about an advertisement but that is not the issue I wish to raise. The President of France, as a citizen, took a case against Ryanair seven days ago which was disposed of in the French courts yesterday. I would like to know how that happened. I would like to hear from a representative of the Department of Justice, Equality and Law Reform what we would need to do to get such a prompt reaction for a person who feels aggrieved by the State. We can learn from what happens elsewhere in Europe on this issue. I am sure our colleagues involved in that field of work would have something to say on the matter. I do not understand it but think it is fantastic and something we should consider. I make no comment on the case because it would be inappropriate to do so. However, I am happy for the President of France and his wife.
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