Martin Conway (Fine Gael)

We could facilitate entrepreneurs to examine the possibilities of providing a social service on an economic basis. If there were a night link bus travelling around my area, I have no doubt that old people would take advantage of it. Previous Governments gave tax incentives to property developers, and perhaps tax incentives for this type of service could be examined. People do not have to get behind the wheel of a car to go to a pub at night. There are ways and means around it and the Government must think outside the box to complement the legislation and to be seen to be inclusive. We do not have a choice because the legislation must pass. I welcome Senator Kathryn Reilly's contribution and that of the main Opposition party. This is politics working for the people and saving the lives of citizens.