Maurice Cummins (Fine Gael)

On JLCs, the House is to resume its debate on the jobs initiative and competitiveness following the Order of Business. I suggest that the topic of JLCs could be addressed during said debate.

Senator Landy also referred to the cost of hotel rooms and to the cost of tickets for GAA matches. As someone on the Opposition benches stated, it was not possible to mention the GAA in the House when one of the Cathaoirleach's predecessors was in the Chair. The GAA's central council has reduced the price of tickets and I hope the provincial councils will do likewise. Nothing has been forthcoming in this regard as of yet but I will certainly be applying for a ticket for the Munster final at which, it is to be hoped, my county will give Tipperary a game.

Senator Mooney raised the issue of school transport and also referred to the cost of hotel rooms. I hope to have the Minister of State, Deputy Cannon, in the House next week to discuss the whole area of school transport, when that matter can be discussed.

Senator D'Arcy spoke about the democratic deficit and restoring our economic independence. I agree totally with him in that regard. I respect his views on special needs assistants. We will have the opportunity to discuss that matter when we discuss school transport.

Senator Crown mentioned advances in radiation oncology, the funds that have been attracted to the country as a result of the association that was set up and the possibility of a voluntary redeployment scheme. We will take up that matter. I am sure the Senator has already raised it with the Minister. It could be desirable.

Senator Reilly raised the issue of food labelling. We will debate food labelling in two weeks time. Within three or four weeks, and certainly before the end of July, I hope to have the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food in the House to discuss the areas of agriculture and fisheries.