Ivor Callely (Independent)

I fully accept that. I congratulate the volunteers, local authorities and all in the emergencies services who are endeavouring to respond to the challenging weather conditions affecting the country which are also having a major impact on small and medium-sized businesses. I encourage people, therefore, to buy local and to buy Irish.

Will the Leader seek clarification on whether it is legal to use snow chains on tyres? Some companies are selling them on the Internet. Snow sleeves are also available. Will the Leader get clarification on that? I do not expect him to get it today but perhaps some day next week.