Marc MacSharry (Fianna Fail)

Will the Leader invite the Tánaiste to the House in the light of yesterday's announcement by the Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment and FÁS in regard to the arrangement of work permit procedures and the occupational sectors ineligible for work permits? We need to have the Tánaiste here to debate the issue. While I appreciate what she is trying to do, many sectors are included which will make it prohibitive for those in the hotel and catering trade and other sectors to do business. Some of the employer organisations which have been in contact with me are very concerned. I ask the Leader to endeavour to have the Tánaiste here as a matter of urgency.