Donie Cassidy (Fianna Fail)

Senators McCarthy, Buttimer and Callely called for a debate on the role of the IDA. I have no difficulty in making time available for such a debate. Time will be made available for a whole day debate on this issue following the Christmas recess.

On the raising of the Asgard II, as Senator Callely correctly pointed out to the House, the Minister supports this proposal.