Joe Costello (Dublin Central, Labour)

Tomorrow the House will discuss the Lisbon treaty. There will not be much time, about five hours in all, devoted to its discussion. It is obvious, therefore, that we will not be dealing in detail with the items listed on the Order Paper. I ask about the number of pieces of legislation promised under Towards 2016 relating to protection of workers from exploitation in the workplace and the closing of loopholes. This was a significant issue in the reasons given by those who voted against the Lisbon treaty the last time around. Will the Taoiseach give the House a timetable for the introduction of such legislation?

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