Niall Ó Brolcháin (Green Party)

I support the calls for a debate on the decision to dissolve the NUI, particularly as NUI Galway is located in the city in which I live. The latter institution will be obliged to change its name if the dissolution proceeds.

The other matter on which I seek a debate is that relating to sail training vessels. As Members are aware, the Asgard ll sank in recent months. The name "Asgard" has hugely historic connotations. It is time we considered building an Asgard lll. A number of ships were either restored or built during the Celtic tiger period, namely, the Dunbrody famine ship and the Jeanie Johnstone. It is not acceptable for an island nation such as Ireland to be without a proper sail training vessel. A debate on this matter is required as soon as possible and I ask the Leader to make time available for it.