Jerry Buttimer (Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

It was interesting to hear from Senator Feighan how a small assistance can help improve people's lives. It is about sharing and working collectively. I would be happy for the Minister to come to the House.

I advise Senator Mac Lochlainn that we will have statements in the House on flooding next week. The Minister of State, Deputy Kevin Boxer Moran, will be in the House. I have been in Clonmany myself. It is a beautiful part of the country. We need to see Swan Park and other such areas addressed. The Senator is correct that it is a public park, an amenity, and it should not be closed indefinitely. A plan of action should be put in place. I would be happy for the Minister of State, Deputy Moran, to discuss that in the House with the Senator next week.

Senator Colm Burke raised the issue of third level and people going back to education in order to better themselves.The anomaly raised by Senator Burke is one that needs to be addressed and I would be happy to have the Minister come to the House to discuss this matter. I join Senator Ó Clochartaigh in welcoming the decision on the Apple facility in Athenry and I am glad of his support for Apple.