Jerry Buttimer (Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

The issue raised by the Senator regarding American troops has been well documented. It is an issue about which we have spoken. The important point is that the airport is at the gateway to Europe.

Senator Burke raised the issue of home care packages, the importance of training people and the ten-year health strategy. I have emphasised that it is key that Members of the House are part of that strategy. I hope we can all support it.

Senator Warfield raised the issue of Hurricane Matthew which has killed 26 people and is trundling its way up the east coast of America. I have spoken to friends of mine in Florida who were getting ready for it yesterday. Haiti is of humanitarian concern and I will take up the point with the Minister, Deputy Flanagan.

Senator Paddy Burke referred to the importance of tourism, Brexit and the linkage with sterling. I would be happy to have the Minister of State, Deputy Donovan, or the Minister, Deputy Ross, come before the House. Senator Conway-Walsh raised the matter of family resource centres and their important work, and the need for the Minister, Deputy Zappone, to come to the House. I would be happy to facilitate that.