There will be news in March.

Senator Aideen Hayden raised the issue of procurement policy and welcomed the progress made in dealing with the situation in Greece. We all welcome it. She also referred to the Supreme Court's decision to reject an appeal in the education arena and called for a debate on the lack of inclusiveness in education. We can pursue that issue with the Leader on his return.

Senator Sean D. Barrett, as ever, argued cogently against the sale of the Government's shares in Aer Lingus to IAG and welcomed the Minister's statement. This is to be welcomed. It is an ongoing issue, about which we will hear more in early course from the Minister and the Government.

Senator Michael Mullins referred to and greatly welcomed Apple's huge investment in Athenry.

He said it was a major investment and a vote of confidence in the country and hopes that there will be a follow-on in favour of Ballinasloe. That would be welcomed by many in County Galway. Senator Terry Leyden was also strongly supportive of what was proposed in Athenry, but he noted that it was merely speculation. We will await clarification on the matter from the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation.

Senator Catherine Noone referred to a law and order issue whereby older people in certain areas on the fringes of Dublin were being targeted by criminals. She welcomed the new recruits and vehicles for the Garda but indicated that further measures would be welcomed and called for a debate on the matter. Last week the Leader announced that the Minister for Justice and Equality had agreed to attend the House for a wide ranging debate on law and order as soon as her diary permitted.

Senator Averil Power raised the issue of children being given best advantage and referred to DEIS schools. She also spoke about the serious damage caused by cigarettes, including e-cigarettes, and indicated that she planned to introduce a Bill to deal with the issue. I am sure the House has no objection to this.

Senator Michael Comiskey raised the issue of pubs and variations in rates. He pointed out that rural Ireland was suffering as a result.

Senator Gerard P. Craughwell welcomed Apple's proposed investment in Athenry and spoke about the education sector. He knows much more about that subject than I do, given his experience. He referred to the problems and difficulties with cloud industries. I am sure we can obtain further information on the issue. Senator Colm Burke also welcomed the proposed investment in Athenry. He also pleaded for nurses to be allowed to return to Ireland. There are huge delays in that regard. I will bring the issue to the attention of the Minister for Health.

Senator Paschal Mooney also welcomed the proposed investment in Athenry and bemoaned the lack of investment in lovely Leitrim. He also referred to the national bus company and the absence of information on which services were to be withdrawn from rural areas. He asked about the Government's commitment in this regard. Perhaps this is a matter on which we might have a debate. It might be suitable for discussion in a Commencement debate.

It is bigger than that.

I am not in a position to disagree with the Senator. We will have to seek further information on the matter.

Senator John Kelly raised the issue of rates assessments and agreed with Senator Michael Comiskey in that regard. He noted that assessments were based on turnover and profit, which meant that businesses with a similar square footage had wide variations in assessments. He suggested assessments be decided by Revenue on a pro rata basis. This might be a suitable topic for a debate.

Senator John Crown spoke about regulating e-cigarettes and agreed with Senator Averil Power. As regard bombers flying off the west coast, this is a serious matter. The Senator stated we lacked a defence radar system. That is a matter for the military authorities, but I have no doubt that the Skibbereen Eagle will be keeping an eye on matters.