I support Senator Darragh O'Brien in his call for a debate on the Battle of Clontarf. It is a seminal date in our history. Although much Celtic legend and Paddywhackery is attached to it, a significant body of historical fact attests to the fact Brian Ború was a very important figure in the creation of our national consciousness. He is on a par with Parnell or O'Connell and, therefore, it is appropriate that he be remembered in this way.

Could the Leader raise an issue with the Minister for Finance, Deputy Michael Noonan? Next month sees the annual general meeting of Aer Lingus and I ask the Minister to use the 25% shareholding we have in that body to protest and stop the huge remuneration packages being made to Aer Lingus senior executives, particularly the chief executive, Christoph Mueller, who is on a package of €1.5 million, including a bonus of some €400,000 for "fixing the Aer Lingus pension problem". The Aer Lingus pension problem is far from sorted.

The Senator can say that again.

There is a deficit of €800 million and constant tension between management and staff, which will remain until it is solved. That culture of big bonuses got us into the mess we are in and are, hopefully, coming out of. I read that the Minister, Deputy Michael Noonan, said it would be inappropriate for him to intervene. It would be very appropriate for him to intervene and stop this carry on.