Senator Hanafin suggested that if the lending institutions do not voluntarily reduce mortgage interest rates immediately legislation should be considered to compel them to do so. The Senator also expressed regret at what is happening at Miza pharmaceutical plant in Roscrea. Senator Coonan suggested that the Tánaiste and Minster for Enterprise, Trade and Employment attend the House to debate the implications. I met the Tánaiste yesterday when she expressed the wish to attend the House. A debate will be arranged. I understand redundancies are under discussion in the social partnership talks.