He is there mentally.

Senator Norris, le do thoil.

I cannot speak for his state of mind, but he is very much committed to ensuring that-----

Sorry, Stepaside.

He is very much hoping to see both sides return to the mechanisms of the State. Whether he steps aside from the debate or not, I am not sure. However, he is willing, and he is urging both sides to go back to the mechanisms available to them. It is a very serious matter, because to be fair-----

-----the issue of rail is one which affects the travelling public. It is also one where the workers, who are frustrated at not having a pay increase, should have their pay demands met in some shape or form. The interesting point that I noted yesterday was that Dermot O'Leary, while on a debate on radio, was reluctant to have Deputy Ross get involved at all, because he felt that the mechanisms of the State were the way to go. That is the way we should go.

In regard to North Korea, it is a very important issue, there is no doubt about that. I am very much of the view that there must be continuing attempts to avoid any type of catastrophe in that part of the world. I welcome the remarks-----

I welcome the remarks of President Trump, who said this morning in South Korea that he wanted to avoid military action.

In answer to Senator Humphreys, the Citizens' Assembly produced a report last weekend, and I welcome its deliberations. The national mitigation plan and the energy White Paper reflect the recommendations that came from the Citizens' Assembly last weekend. As the Senator will know, we are having a series of ongoing debates here regarding the annual transition statements. The Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment, Deputy Denis Naughten, the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport, Deputy Shane Ross, and the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Deputy Michael Creed, will be before the House in the coming weeks in continuation of that. I would be very happy to have that debate continue in regard to the matter the Senator has raised.

In answer to Senator Leyden, the issue of jobs in Athenry is one of absolute importance. The Government has been very committed to the project. It will not be the fault of the Government if the jobs do not come. It ill-behoves us to play politics with it on the floor of this House, when we should have a unified approach, working together to ensure that the jobs are delivered. That is why the Government has been very strong through the Minister of State, Deputy Cannon, the Taoiseach, the Minister of State, Deputy Pat Breen, and the Tánaiste in ensuring that the jobs come to our country. We are very fortunate that Apple is located in Cork city. It is a huge employer in our region-----