Paul Coghlan (Fine Gael)

The Minister of State would say that. My erstwhile colleague and great friend, Senator Ned O'Sullivan, complimented me earlier by pointing out that I had managed to make a speech in the House without mentioning either Killarney or Muckross; therefore, I must put that right. That was to show that I take a national view despite being parochial on occasion. In any case, Muckross and Killarney are very special and Members will be very welcome there as I know they will all be engaging in the home holiday market this year. I look forward to seeing them all in Kerry, particularly Killarney.

Unfortunately, more Members wanted to speak than was permitted by the time constraints. It was a worthwhile debate. I hope the Minister of State will come back to the House shortly when we arrange another opportunity to deal with other aspects of this subject before the House rises in July.

Unfortunately, we cannot accept the amendments. I recognise very much the good intentions of the Members opposite. As was pointed out in regard to the Fianna Fáil amendment, while we have no problem with and fully subscribe to the second and fourth paragraphs, as we heard from the Minister in regard to the first and third paragraphs, no decision has been made on the matter, the consultation process is ongoing with the employers and the unions, and the matter will then come back for consideration and decision by the Cabinet. The Leader intends to give Members an opportunity to deal with the Duffy-Walsh report. Let us await the Government's decision concerning which we will hear more in due course.

Equally, the Sinn Féin amendment has very laudable objectives. I do not know about the availability of the money but there is a commitment to the Aughnacloy-Derry road project.