Cecilia Keaveney (Fianna Fail)

I raise an old chestnut by asking whether a date has been arranged for a debate on issues pertaining to the North and North-South co-operation. As we are approaching the end of the session, I suggest that we hold regular debates which would allow for formal feedback from the North-South Ministerial Council. Although those meetings take place very regularly, we do not have the opportunity to contribute to the discussions.

The closing date for the all-Ireland choir of the year competition is 3 September. Senators should encourage their local schools to enter the competition because RTE will cover the regional heats and the final, which will take place in Belfast. The competition is an example of how the arts can offer opportunities to reach hands across the Border so that young people can get to know each other.

I questioned on previous occasions the use of names such as that in "The Town I Loved So Well" - at this point it appears to be "Danny Boy". Maps were issued in the recent leaving certificate geography examination containing the name "Londonderry" rather than "Derry". If we must have "Londonderry", we should also have "Derry". As far as I am aware, the City of Derry Airport and the City of Derry Council are located in Derry and it is offensive and insensitive to the majority of people to use "Londonderry" at the total exclusion of "Derry".