Paul Coghlan (Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

I am not in a position to disagree with the Senator. We will have to seek further information.

Senator Kelly raised the issue of rates assessments and agreed with Senator Comiskey in this regard. He noted that assessments are based on turnover and profit, which means that businesses with similar square footage have wide variations in assessments. He suggested that assessments should be decided by Revenue on a pro ratabasis. This might be a suitable topic for a debate.

Senator Crown spoke about regulating e-cigarettes and agreed with Senator Power. As regard bombers flying off the west coast, this is a serious matter. The Senator stated that we lack a defence radar system. That is a matter for the military authorities but I have no doubt the Skibereen Eaglewill be keeping an eye on matters.