Martin Brady (Fianna Fail)

——which years ago powered tanneries, corn mills and so on and provided employment for a large number of people. Those facilities still exist and we should examine the possibility of progressing that issue. We have to get back to that type of operation. It is beneficial on three fronts. It will create jobs and be good for the climate and for the people in that our natural resources will be harnessed and put to the best use possible.

I thank the Senator for bringing forward the motion. It is good to see somebody utilise their knowledge, skills and talent and on this occasion Senator Butler comes up well above the mark in that regard.