Dan Boyle (Green Party)

I have always been fond of that part of the country. The helicopter rescue service is talked about quite regularly. It would be useful to have a debate on the issue to hear the reasons for the decision, the timetable involved and if the issue, as many in the south east believe, is likely to be a false economy and might put lives at risk.

Senators McDonald and Ó Brolcháin referred to port development outside the Dublin area. Senator Buttimer will be aware of the plans for the Cork docklands area. Part of the delay in that regard has been-----