Senator Cáit Keane raised the issue of rates and non-viable businesses. She also referred to peanut allergies.

According to her, if a child under the age of five years eats peanuts, he or she has less chance of becoming allergic, but what do I know about that matter? The Senator wants a debate on it and I am sure we can arrange one in early course.

Senator Ned O'Sullivan agreed with Apple's proposal in Athenry but pointed out that IDA Ireland had provided no jobs in the south west recently. We are fortunate to have some successful industries there, for example, Kerry Group, Liebherr and others - thanks be to God. The Senator also pleaded for more time to debate the Aer Lingus proposal. We will provide it.

I thank Senator Jim D'Arcy for his kind comments on committee A's report on cross-Border police co-operation and illicit trade, which was agreed and adopted by the British-Irish Parliamentary Assembly, BIPA, in plenary session in this Chamber yesterday. The Senator correctly pointed out that great challenges remained. There are many laundering plants in his part of the country. Recently I saw 12 of them in the company of other members of the committee. They were across the Border in south Armagh. The Senator also welcomed the Taoiseach's statement to the effect that no effort would be spared in pursuing this matter further. He called for a debate on the issue which I am sure we can arrange.

Senator Trevor Ó Clochartaigh welcomed developments in Athenry, but I am not sure about his point on the cost to the State. It might be more suitable for discussion in a Commencement debate. As to the traffic problem in Galway, many of us are aware that it is serious. The Senator also called for a debate on that matter and I am sure one can be arranged.

Senator Mary Moran commended the British-Irish Parliamentary Assembly, BIPA, for its plenary session. It was the body's 50th meeting and 25th anniversary. Its members were pleased with the arrangements made in this Chamber and delighted to be in Dublin. The Senator welcomed committee A's report and agreed with one of its principal recommendations, namely, that a task force be established. The recommendation recognises the fact that the police services, North and South, while doing an excellent job and enjoying an all-time high level of co-operation, have everything short of hot pursuit, which is not something they want or which would be suitable. The task force is intended to comprise the police services, Revenue, customs, the CAB and its equivalent body in the North and the environmental agencies. It has a dedicated, full-time secretariat because criminals do not relax. They work full-time; therefore, if a task force such as this was not in place, the committee believes they would not be defeated. The criminals concerned have been in business for more than 20 years and will not be wiped out overnight.

Senator Mary Moran also requested clarification on education services for people with special needs. She discussed the delay in the making of recommendations and a further wait of three years. She asked for the Minister for Education and Skills to attend the House for a debate on the issue. I am advised that the House will hear statements on the inclusion support services of the National Council for Special Education, NCSE, with the Minister for Education and Skills, Deputy Jan O'Sullivan, on 31 March.

Senator Feargal Quinn asked for a debate on Britain's position on the EU Single Market. We all wholeheartedly agree with him. I will ask the Leader whether time could be made available for such a debate, as it would be useful.

Senator Paul Bradford welcomed Apple's proposal and called for a debate on regional policy. He also called for a debate on Aer Lingus. Thanks to Senator Sean D. Barrett, the latter is almost a daily matter in the Chamber and I am sure it will not slip off the agenda. Senator Fidelma Healy Eames also welcomed the proposal made by Apple.

I hope I have referred to all of the points raised.