Donie Cassidy (Fianna Fail)

I fully support Senator Norris's view concerning the residents of Bethany House in Carlow. No one would wish what has happened in this instance to happen to a family member. I will pass on the Senator's view and ascertain the up-to-date position.

Senator Kelly raised the issue of job creation. I have taken his views on board. I am uplifted by the announcement of the investment by our nearest neighbours in Intel of €1 billion in job creation. It is surely one of the greatest companies in the world at present. Its investment of a further billion euro in Ireland is a huge vote of confidence in our smart economy of the future.