Ivor Callely (Fianna Fail)

Senator Regan engaged in taking something of a cheap shot at a former Taoiseach.

Mr. Justice Bryan McMahon handed down an interesting judgment in a case where the HSE and the Information Commissioner challenged each other on matters relating to disclosures under the Freedom of Information Act 1997. The sections in respect of which these challenges were made are section 26, which relates to exemptions in respect of matters of confidence, and section 28, which relates to exemptions with regard to personal information. Will the Leader seek clarification on the impact of the judgment to which I refer and on whether there might be a need to review the terms of the 1997 Act.

There was yet another fatality earlier today as a result of a road traffic accident. Last weekend a number of people were killed on the roads. In certain other countries motorists are obliged to change the tyres on their vehicles at this time of year as a result of changing weather conditions. Will the Leader raise with the Minister for Transport two issues which I believe to be factors in road accidents? I refer to the condition of tyres on motor vehicles and to driver fatigue. Will the Leader inquire of the Minister the promotional campaigns that might be undertaken to highlight these matters?