Donie Cassidy (Fianna Fail)

If that is a fact, I would like it to be acknowledged in the House. We look forward to the day we will meet our target, as pointed out by Senator Mullen, and it is the intention that we would. If we have increased it by twentyfold in that 12-year period, we can all be proud of it.

Senators Hannigan and Callely asked when the Property Services (Regulation) Bill will be debated in the House. Senator Coghlan has been inquiring about this for some considerable time. The Bill will be initiated in the Seanad and will be before Members for their consideration on Thursday, 21 May.

Senators Hanafin, Hannigan and Callely referred to job losses and the potential and opportunities for airport activities, as outlined by Senator Hanafin. I wish everyone well with the new terminal currently being constructed. This shows a new vision as a gateway to Ireland. Senator Hanafin referred to the airport city, a new phenomenon coming to most countries in the world. With the metro being built in years to come, it could become a realistic opportunity to showcase our country, what we have achieved and where we are going. The first place everybody coming here arrives at is the airport and we were always told the first impression lasts.

Senator Hannigan spoke about climate change, an area where legislation is needed. I will check to see where the issue is on the Minister's list of priorities. Senator Keaveney called for a debate on crime, which would be very timely, and I have no difficulty in allocating further time for the Minister to come to the House to update us in this area. The Senator also spoke on the port at Magilligan and we join with her comments on the success and status of that port.

I know the Senator works very hard for the port at Magilligan and on each side of the Border. I wondered at various times whether the Senator may be contemplating a political career on the other side of the Border as well. It is great to see her strong representation for that area in this House and bringing such matters to our attention on a weekly basis.

Senator Healy Eames commented on the Order of Business. I can understand the Senator's frustration if she wants something discussed on the Order of Business. On most occasions, the Order of Business is agreed by the leaders of the groups and myself and we have it outlined for the week. If there is something which the Senator, or any Senator, wants debated on that particular day but it is not, this does not mean the Government side is opposed to it. It means that on that day the business has been outlined and the Ministers' diaries have been arranged so they will be here.

As long-established Senators in particular in the House will know, there is a long-established format where everything possible is done in communicating, consultation and negotiation. I hope this will continue and I do not want to depart from it. With regard to the Senators who may have found themselves in a position to back me on the proposed Order of Business for that day, it does not necessarily mean they were opposed in any shape or form to Senator Healy Eames's point on the Order of Business, which she is entitled to raise.