Deputy Finian McGrath T.D. has expressed his horror and revulsion at the Fairview shootings. “It is a major shock to the people of Fairview and I now call for an end to these types of incidents.” said McGrath.

Dear Mr. McGrath,

I would like to thank you most sincerely for your support ofthe Wildlife Amendment Bill 2010 which banned the hunting of Stag by the Ward Union Hunt.

Parliamentary Standard Allowance for period 1st March to 30th June 2010

Oireachtas Committees will continue to be extremely active during this Dáil and Seanad recess with a total of 88 meetings due to be held during this period.

Dear Finian

We wish to thank you very much for all your help and support with the campaign against the Ward Union. We are very happy with the successful outcome.

I wish to share time with Deputy Maureen O'Sullivan.  First, I thank the Ceann Comhairle for the opportunity to speak on this urgent debate on cystic fibrosis and I welcome the Minister's presence in the Chamber at this late hour.