Willie Penrose
Ceist:130 Mr. Penrose asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment if, in view of the cancellation of major events and activities surrounding St. Patrick's Day, she will consider introducing a special public holiday in August or September 2001, to specifically compensate for same which would permit the various activities to proceed, and designate such a day as harvest day holiday; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [8054/01]