Donie Cassidy (Fianna Fail)

Senators Fitzgerald, Quinn, Alex White, Boyle, Cummins, Bacik, Ó Brolcháin, Coghlan, Glynn and Donohoe gave the House the benefit of their opinions regarding the Kerry court case. I agree with them concerning the rights and protection of victims and will pass on their strong opinions and requests to the Minister. It is a difficult time for everyone concerned. The law must be upheld.

Senators Quinn, Cummins and Coffey welcomed the Minister for Transport's announcement that the road to Castledermot, the N9, will open on Monday. There is never a wrong time to do the right thing, which is the case in this situation. I wish happy travels to everyone using the N9. The Minister for Arts, Sport and Tourism, Deputy Cullen, will be proud this Christmas over the allocations he has received.