Jim Glennon (Dublin North, Fianna Fail)

Other parties in the House could learn a great deal from what the Taoiseach has achieved.

I am delighted to have an opportunity to speak on the Government's amendment to the motion. I particularly want to deal with clause seven of that amendment relating to the Government commitment to the social partnership model as the most appropriate mechanism for advancing these issues in the interests of both employees and employers. I have no doubt, and I imagine not many people in this House doubt, though that is tempting fate and a few may now emerge, that social partnership has served this country well. Deputy Ellis referred to the minimum wage as being the most important element of the current advantages for Irish workers.

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