Paddy Burke (Fine Gael)

Will the Leader arrange a debate on the ban on non-commercial domestic turf cutting which is an important issue for rural Ireland? If the Minister attended the House for such a debate, we could go a long way towards resolving the matter. We could make proposals to the Minister if he was in a position to listen to the experience of those affected by the ban.

I also seek a debate on funding local authorities, some of which are in dire straits. We can see the deterioration in the road network, particularly county roads. The funding of local democracy and local authorities needs to be debated in this House.