In view of the debate on post offices in the Dáil this week, I refer to the regret of the Minister, Deputy Pat Rabbitte, that the interest rate on savings paid by post offices was reduced because of pressure from the banks suggesting post offices were engaged in unfair competition. That should be examined if we are trying to save post offices, because the banks were bailed out by the taxpayer and they were the ones engaging in unfair competition.

Of 725 motorists tested early on Sunday morning in Killarney, Newcastle West, Thurles and Waterford, only two were found to be over the alcohol limit. This is a compliment to An Garda Síochána and to the motorists for behaving so responsibly. We all face the problem of the 190 people killed on Irish roads last year and the need to reduce this number.

I congratulate UCC on winning the Sigerson Cup, which was established by one of the predecessors of the Cathaoirleach, Dr. George Sigerson, who was Chairman of the First Seanad of the Irish Free State on 11 and 12 December 1922 before the election of Lord Glenavy. I pass on my best wishes to the intervarsity competition that is taking place nearby this week, the Collingwood Cup.