Enda Kenny (Mayo, Fine Gael)

I remind the two Deputies who comment about the ordinary workers that 1,600 jobs are being protected in this case, in the Border counties and these are ordinary workers. It is about time that people faced that reality. This Bill has to go through the House. Second Stage will be dealt with today and tomorrow evening, Committee and Remaining Stages will be taken from 6 p.m. to 7.30 p.m. We can have Deputy Martin's debate on the eurozone and listen to his proposals next week. This is the reason for the urgency in dealing with the Insurance (Amendment) Bill. The 1,600 jobs are of critical importance and the reduced saving brought about by the Government decision is very considerable. The reason for the quick passage is that the matter comes before the High Court on 4 October.

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