Donie Cassidy (Fianna Fail)

The Senator might become mayor of Dublin and be on the first train to the airport. We all look forward to sitting beside him and enjoying the trip.

Senator Callely referred to the attitude of banks to customers. The issue can be raised in the special statements on banking after the Order of Business tomorrow.

Senator Ó Brolcháin called for a debate on the railways, in particular the good news announcement yesterday about services in Galway. I will have no difficulty in arranging for the Minister for Transport, Deputy Dempsey, to come to the House. I take the opportunity to congratulate him on opening the first phase of the western rail corridor yesterday.

Senator Bacik referred to jobs in construction, in particular the difficulties experienced by Murray O'Laoire. I was in Dubai when the then Taoiseach opened its office there. The global and local downturn has affected the company. It goes to show what is happening worldwide when a company such as Murray O'Laoire must cease business owing to a lack of credit in the system.

Senator Hanafin asked me to write to the Russian ambassador to offer our support in regard to yesterday's tragic events. I will certainly do so, as it is a good proposal.

Order of Business agreed to.