Michael Mullins (Fine Gael)

I support the call for every effort to be made to resolve the trainee pilot situation. However, we cannot lose sight of the fact that the Government did not cause this problem. I have no doubt but that the Minister will meet the trainee pilots and I hope a satisfactory solution can be found. What the cadets require is the facility to complete their training, but the issue of the moneys lost is another part of the problem. I join the call to the Leader to ask the Minister to meet the trainee pilots and deal with the issue as a matter of urgency. I do not doubt he will as he is approachable and I am sure he understands the difficulties. He will be encouraged by the all-party support for the plight of the young trainee pilots.

I welcome all the good work the Minister for Justice and Equality, Deputy Shatter, is doing, in particular, the announcement he made yesterday with regard to the senior appointments he has made within the management ranks of the Garda Síochána. Previous speakers have spoken about the difficulties we have in this country and the high levels of crime in our cities and throughout the country. It is imperative the Garda Síochána is well structured and that a management structure is in place to ensure citizens get the best security they deserve. I support the call made by my colleagues for a debate on lawlessness and on alcohol related crime. I am sure the Minister would like this House to participate in that debate and that we work together to improve the justice system, now that he has put in place a strong and robust management structure.