Denis Landy (Labour)

I support the request for a review of open air concerts made by Senator Ivana Bacik. After the events on Saturday, people have tended to jump to conclusions. My son was at the concert on Saturday. He went into the venue at 3 p.m. almost as far as the stage. He was unaware of any stabbings until Sunday. I told him by telephone what had happened and he did not know anything about it. Many young people enjoyed themselves at the concert with their friends and got into no trouble. My son stayed in Dublin that night. We should, therefore, not come along with a hammer and stop all concerts because of what happened on Saturday. When I was younger I went to concerts such as the Mick Jagger concert in Slane. There was a strict rule at the gate, that no alcohol was allowed, and it was adhered to. The concert promoter did not have the required level of security and must answer for this in the review.

I support the position of Senator Pat O'Neill on providing places in training colleges on agriculture courses. We need to have the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform, Deputy Howlin, speak on this point.

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