Enda Kenny (Mayo, Fine Gael)

We made this suggestion in the House already and Deputy Coveney produced a detailed document thereon. In the spirit of what Ministers have been saying about the need to support the country, will the Taoiseach consider this real proposition to give people hope, confidence and a sense of realism? There is the potential for 100,000 jobs in the Fine Gael plan.

In the context of preparation for a budget next Tuesday, will the Taoiseach give this serious consideration and provide an opportunity to have it debated in the House? The Minister of State at the Department of the Taoiseach, Deputy Pat Carey, broadly welcomed it and the Taoiseach yesterday stated he would not pour cold water on it. There is an opportunity for discussion about real jobs for men and women, farmers, chemists, scientists, engineers or whatever.

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