Diarmuid Wilson (Fianna Fail) | Oireachtas source

I join Senators Mullins and Comiskey in congratulating everybody who was involved in the development of the Beara to Breifne tourism initiative. It is an important piece of work. It will afford people from the South from places like Beara from which the Leas-Cathaoirleach comes the opportunity to come to Breifne, the most beautiful part of the country covering counties Cavan, Leitrim and Donegal.

I ask the Leader if the President has yet signed the Education and Training Boards Bill which was passed by both Houses. Will he inquire from the Minister when he intends to sign the commencement order for that Bill?

In regard to the use of this Chamber by the Oireachtas Joint Committee on Health and Children, I must disagree with some of my colleagues. I welcome the fact that the Chamber is being used. It was a decision taken by the Committee on Procedure and Privileges. It affords every Member of the Oireachtas who wishes to participate in the committee's meetings an opportunity to attend them. The facilities are here for them to do that. It is unfortunate that this will happen on a sitting day but, nevertheless, it is good that this Chamber is being used.