Micheál Martin (Cork South Central, Fianna Fail)

The action plan for jobs involves a significant amount of legislation. The Taoiseach was unclear yesterday about the timetable for the credit guarantee scheme given its centrality to the small and medium sized enterprise sector and the creation of jobs in that sector. I would appreciate a more definitive timetable for that legislation, not only for when it is expected to come before the House but when it will be implemented.

I am also asking about the legislation that will be required to abolish the county and city enterprise boards. This issue is causing heated debate across the country about whether it is the wisest move to encourage small enterprise. I would appreciate if the Taoiseach would indicate when he expects the legislation to abolish the enterprise boards to be introduced.

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