Cecilia Keaveney (Fianna Fail)

I echo the sentiments expressed by Senator Cummins in respect of Army barracks, particularly the two in Donegal. I discussed this matter with the Minister for Defence who assured me that there are savings to be made. I would be happy for him to repeat what he said in the House. If he comes before the Seanad, I will take the opportunity to follow up on the matter I raised on the Adjournment last night in respect of Ballykinlar internment camp, County Down, which has been converted into an interpretative centre. I was informed on last night's Adjournment that the relevant records are held by the Department of Defence in the UK and that the land relating to the barracks at Ballykinlar is owned by the British authorities. Perhaps the Minister for Defence will consider that matter and we can discuss it with him when he comes before the House to discuss the issue of Army barracks.

On the Adjournment last night also Senator Wilson raised the matter of the banning of BZP, or the party pill, and received an extremely positive reply. It is accepted that this is a dangerous drug and legislation must be——