Geraldine Feeney (Fianna Fail)

I will be interested in the Minister's reply. I echo Senator Burke's sentiments, in particular as somebody who receives a nomination from the Defence Forces. As I said earlier, I would not be here if I did not. The Minister will be heartened by today's debate and the number of Senators showing interest in it. That has always been the way in regard to his Ministry. It is heartening for those of us on this side of the House to see Fine Gael table such an amendment, in particular in light of its leader's comments a few weeks ago. Obviously, Seanad Éireann has a future. If participation in a project must go before the Dáil, why should the Seanad not be involved too?