Marc MacSharry (Fianna Fail)

On that basis, I would welcome any movement in excise charges. However, I agree with other speakers that not enough is being done in the prevention of alcoholism or in the treatment of alcoholics. More should be done in this regard. This does not suggest one should allow for one price in the Republic, while a less expensive one is on offer two miles down the road. I would welcome any moves in this regard.

Without wishing to be facetious, I congratulate my colleague, Senator Daly. It did not take him long to ensure work on the hospital first announced in 1979 is to proceed. I say, "Well done," to him and the other elected representatives, including Deputy Healy Rae.