Paul Coghlan (Fine Gael)

It is ongoing on a daily basis. The matter is under constant review. We were assured of this again yesterday following the meetings.

Senator Bacik raised an important issue. I am pleased she was in contact with the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade this morning on behalf of all of us. It appears that the Israelis have illegally arrested 14 of our citizens, seven of whom they continue to hold, I understand, in appalling conditions in one cell. They are not even allowed access to toilet facilities. It is a crazy situation in this day and age to treat the citizens of this sovereign State in such a fashion. I back the call to get the Minister in here as soon as he is available to discuss the matter. There are several other items to be discussed as well.

This morning I heard Senator Barrett making eminent sense on the radio, as ever. The capital projects were never properly assessed. Senator Barrett is right. What has taken place is scandalous.