Maurice Cummins (Fine Gael)

Senator Fidelma Healy Eames raised the issue of NAMA. The Committee on Procedure and Privileges will take it up, but it is not yet in place. It will have an amount of work to deal with in its first couple of meetings.

Senator Ned O'Sullivan referred to energy conservation and security. As suggested, this matter could be raised on the Adjournment. I am afraid there is nothing we can do about the Listowel races or, for that matter, Kerry being in the all-Ireland final.

Senators Marie Moloney and Jim Walsh raised the question of JLCs and competitiveness. We will arrange a debate on the matter in the coming weeks.

Senator Feargal Quinn explained the situation regarding the subcontractors Bill to Senator David Norris. That important legislation was initiated by Senator Quinn in this House and, as he stated, the Government intends to proceed with it. I will inquire as to when it is intended to deal with it in the Lower House.