Trevor Sargent (Dublin North, Green Party)

Will the agreement, which provides pay increases of 4.05% per annum over 27 months, take account of the need for a reduction in house prices? Inflation in this sector has been running at 15% per annum, with prices rising by 270% in the past ten years. Is there anything in the agreement that will satisfy the many people who are wondering how it will be possible to afford to buy a house in the future?

When will the 90 labour inspectors be in place under the aegis of the new office of the director for employment rights compliance? Will the Taoiseach explain why it has taken nine years for the Government to agree a national carers strategy and why it will not be implemented until after the next election? Why has there been such a delay in this important area?

Senator Morrissey made a speech in the Seanad on 22 June in which he indicated that Progressive Democrats policy would not be restricted by the social partnership process. Does this view have the imprimatur of the Taoiseach's colleagues in Government? It seems a clear indication that the partnership agreement does not have the support of all Government Members.

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