Donie Cassidy (Fianna Fail)

We are not in the Dáil.

Senators Buttimer and Boyle called for a debate on aviation policy, with particular reference to Cork Airport. I would like to extend the debate to cover all airports, which serve our people well.

Senator Mullen raised the issue of conduct in sport and I will arrange a debate on this. Senator John Paul Phelan called for a debate on the WTO talks. This was scheduled to be debated last week but due to the death for former President, Patrick Hillery, it had to be deferred. I will make the debate a priority in the coming weeks. The Senator also called for a debate on the economy, on which I previously made a commitment to the House.

Senator Walsh sought a debate on the tribunals of inquiry. We could have a lengthy debate on this and I will endeavour to have it take place at the earliest opportunity.

Senator O'Reilly asked about the rail link to Navan. The Minister for Transport, Deputy Noel Dempsey, who is from Navan, will be in the House tomorrow to introduce a Bill that will assist the Senator. He will be able to drive or avail of park and ride from Navan in a few years and he will have all the time in the world to deliberate on the way.