Donie Cassidy (Fianna Fail)

Senators Fitzgerald, Quinn, Alex White, Mary White, Regan, Norris, Buttimer, Callely, O'Reilly, Ross and Bacik referred to matters that concern them greatly. The Intoxicating Liquor Bill 2008, which was not initiated in this House and which was before the Dáil for some considerable time, has been ordered for today. It is a short Bill and the main Bill will be presented to Senators for their consideration in the autumn session.

On the difficulties being experienced at Dublin Airport this morning, I cannot understand, regardless of the cost, why there is no stand-by radar signalling system to ensure passenger safety. I hope the system will be repaired. However, it goes to show that no matter how expensive a piece of technology is, a standby system also must be in place. I wish everyone well, and it was alarming to hear radio reports this morning on the concerns of passengers who were missing flights to Australia and of a young couple with a three or four month old baby, who were obliged to spend the night at the airport. One's heart went out to them. Moreover, it is not easy for the staff of the airlines, who are doing their best and passing on the information as they receive it.

I congratulate Senator Mary White on a wonderful publication, namely, her report on suicide that she published this week. She is a credit to the House and is to be complimented and commended highly on her efforts in this regard——