Enda Kenny (Mayo, Fine Gael)

Is the Taoiseach concerned that social partnership began by dealing with wages, income tax, price increases and so on but has now broadened to the point where many groups and organisations have access beyond all parties and Members of this House to the central government decision-making process and discussions? Is the Taoiseach concerned that the elected representatives of the people have no say whatsoever under the current social partnership operation and that Members listen to various individuals commenting on the radio about discussions at social partnership level which are never discussed here? This is supposed to be a House of Parliament representative of the views of the people.

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