Donie Cassidy (Fianna Fail)

Senator Healy Eames mentioned Galway Airport, which we fully support. In anyone's language, it is giving a great service. Senator Wilson brought to the attention of the House the serious challenge of shops that are opening all over the country to buy gold. I have no difficulty asking the Minister to come to the House for a debate on this.

Senator Butler reminded us that the Spirit of Ireland group is to come to the Oireachtas today at 4 p.m. and mentioned the major opportunities that will exist for us, as an island nation, in exporting energy. I fully support the Senator's call for everyone who is available to attend. It will be of interest to all of us to see the achievements that are possible through the new technologies, as Senator Butler has outlined to the House. Senator Brady asked me to provide the number of quangos and the number employed by them, particularly enterprise boards. I will make this request of the Minister.