Terry Brennan (Fine Gael)

I support my colleague in the call for a debate with the Minister of State, Deputy Hayes, on diesel laundering in the House. I spoke on the issue before and I would welcome a further discussion on it.

Some 15 countries participating in the London Olympic and Paralympic Games have chosen Ireland as a location to train for the games. Vietnam and Zambia are the two most recent countries to accept invitations to avail of training camps and facilities in Dublin and Limerick in preparation for the games. The Zambian team and their officials will be based at Morton Stadium in Dublin for approximately three weeks. The Vietnam paralympic team will be based at the University of Limerick. This is a major tourism boost for Ireland this year. The project was originally proposed by the Irish Sports Council and was developed through the London 2012 co-ordinating committee chaired by the Minister of State, Deputy Michael Ring. I recognise and congratulate the Minister of State, Deputy Michael Ring, the 2012 co-ordinating committee and the Irish Sports Council on this major achievement of successfully inviting15 countries from throughout the world to use our great sporting facilities in preparation for the forthcoming London Olympic Games. Gabhaim comhghairdeas leo go léir.