Jimmy Harte (Labour)

I support other Members who raised the plight of the trainee pilots, one or two of whom are from the Derry area. The families of these trainee pilots have invested a great deal of money in the training course and now face the possibility of that career being taken from them at short notice. I hope a resolution will be found so that they can complete their training.

I also wish to get an explanation from the Minister for Justice and Equality on the reason the High Court which is hearing appeals on circuit is sitting in Castlebar but is hearing up to 12 cases a day from County Donegal. One case being heard in Castlebar involves people from north Inishowen, which means they must make a round trip of 300 miles. It is the first time in the history of the State that the High Court on circuit has been held outside County Donegal to hear cases related to people from County Donegal.