Eamon Gilmore (Dún Laoghaire, Labour)

-----on which we intend to have a referendum under which it is proposed to abolish the Seanad. Deputy McDonald may indicate to the House in her reply where she stands on that question.

With regard to the issue of employment, the Government is very focused on getting investment and employment into this country. We have, over recent weeks, had a considerable amount of success in this area. The Deputy will, I am sure, be aware of the announcements of jobs: PayPal - 1,000 jobs in Louth; Apple - 500 jobs in Cork; Cisco - 115 jobs in Galway; Ely Lilly - 500 jobs in Cork South-West-----

See this speech in context