Maurice Cummins (Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

That happened as a result of the negotiations the Government carried out in respect of the bailout programme. I hope the Government of Greece will negotiate in a similar manner for the sake of that country's people.

Senator Naughton referred to congestion in Galway and several other transport issues. Perhaps she might seek to raise these matters by means of the Commencement Debate in order that she might elicit more information in respect of them.

Senator Hayden referred to a number of terrorist atrocities carried out across the globe. The Senator also raised the issue of access to legal aid.

Senator Quinn referred to poor building practices during the Celtic tiger era and stated that new building regulations are being put in place. The Minister has requested that anybody who wants to have an input into the process to make a submission. The Minister will be coming before the House to discuss a Bill relating to urban regeneration. Perhaps the Senator might take that opportunity to raise the matter to which he refers with the Minister. The Senator also referred to the death of Kathleen Hayes who was 113 years old, a remarkable age.

Senators Comiskey and Mooney, I presume, welcomed the fact that the Government has given €3 million towards the maintenance of Pádraig Pearce's house in Rosmuc and the development of an interpretative centre there.