Shane Ross (Independent)

I support Senator Leyden. It is important to put on record our views regarding diplomatic relations with the Nigerian Government.

Will the Leader introduce legislation on what is rather pompously known as corporate government executive pay? It would be particularly appropriate if she addressed herself to this matter on which she has great expertise. The Leader was instrumental in the privatisation of Eircom and, to her great credit, she prevented executives of that company, as she announced in this House she would, from stealing options from the Irish people. The problem is, however, that directors, such as those who received €3.8 million in the last day or two, are allowed to run riot in paying themselves vast sums of money.