John Gerard Hanafin (Fianna Fail)

Will the Leader consider a debate on energy security with particular focus on the interconnector with Britain and the rest of Europe? There are now up to three different pipelines, all coming from one source in Russia, supplying much of Europe's energy needs. Although this is a reliable supply source, we might consider presenting the case for Ireland as a place where back-up could be provided for Europe in terms of green energy, given the resources available to us along the west coast.

While I am talking about Europe, I should mention that I am glad it was mentioned this afternoon that the Taoiseach is not like the Duke of Wellington or Napoleon. It is true that despite their best efforts, neither of them achieved what the Taoiseach achieved, which was to be President of a united European Council.