National planning framework and sports
The Leader declined to debate the national planning framework then, but said he would be happy to arrange a debate on sports infrastructure and the rugby World Cup bid.
We might have a discussion on it in due course.
Comment on this
I would be happy to facilitate that. Senator Davitt raised the issue of the national planning and development framework.
Comment on this
I will not. I know Senator McFadden has been very involved in progressing and advocating for her area.
Senator Richmond raised the issue of tourism and sport, and the need for a debate on sports infrastructure. In light of the Rugby World Cup bid, that is certainly very opportune and I would be happy to have the Minister come to the House. Sport is a very important part of all of our lives but, equally, it is an attraction to bring people to visit, whether it is Dublin, Cork or Limerick. I would be happy to have that debate in the House at later date.
With that, I wish everybody a very happy St. Valentine's Day. Whether we celebrate the first day of Lent or not, I hope we have a very peaceful Lent. I wish everybody well.