Mr. Tom Parlon:

I would like to offer an assurance to Deputy Barry on a point he raised. As he may be aware, a sectoral employment order for the sector was written into law in the Dáil, providing for an immediate 10% increase in construction rates. Having applied to the Labour Court for such an order, we in the industry very much welcome its enactment. I am delighted to see so many cranes about the place and the level of activity they show. The brand new tower crane installed by SOLAS at the national construction training centre in Mount Lucas is working practically around the clock to train new crane drivers. Before one gets up on a crane, one must have a ticket, as per the current regulations.