It worked in Roscommon.

Senator Leyden knows that quite well.

Senator Buttimer should tell that to the people of Cavan.

It would provide 200 jobs in Mullingar if it was rolled out.

The Leader should tell that to the people of Letterkenny or Cavan.

Senator Leyden spoke yesterday about Mary O'Rourke.

Did somebody hurt Fianna Fáil's feelings?

Mary O'Rourke sold off Eircom which was then asset stripped and Fianna Fáil sat idly by.

The Leader should stick to the subject matter.

I do not want to become a referee.

The former Minister is not here to defend herself. Senator Buttimer would not attack her if she was here.

The Leader should be allowed to speak, without interruption.

Senator Leyden can be sure I would.

This Government, as I hope all of us are, is committed to-----

The Government which Fianna Fáil is supporting.

We are tolerating it.

We are committed to improving all parts of the country and the lives of our people. That is why the national development plan is important.