Richard Bruton (Dublin North Central, Fine Gael)

Surely, however, we should be transforming the way we focus on the priority of employment. Will the Tánaiste indicate why the consumer and competition Bill, which will deal with the amalgamation of the National Consumer Agency and the Competition Authority, will not be published this year?

Are we still going to have the same archaic debate on the Estimates this year? Will it be the case that they will be produced on budget day and that the Dáil will not be treated with respect by being given the opportunity to debate the choices on offer in advance of decisions being made? Is it envisaged that there be a change in this process?

Will it be the case that, as requested by numerous Deputies, the Committee Stage debate on the National Asset Management Agency Bill will take place in the Chamber in order that every Member who wishes to participate may do so?

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