Terry Leyden (Fianna Fail)

Instead, it is to extend the plants at Edenderry and Roscrea, which means the workers have to travel a long distance to their jobs. It is about time we discussed this matter. I call for a debate next week on this issue. Maybe I will put down a matter for discussion on the Adjournment.

I call on the Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment, Deputy Harney, and the Minister of State, Deputy Fahey, to come into the House before the recess to discuss the proposed closure of the Irish Wheelchair Association's day care centres from 1 September because of the withdrawal of FÁS workers on that date. In the European Year of the Disabled, it is outrageous that we are to lose these care workers. Seamus Thompson is the very responsible chief executive of the Irish Wheelchair Association and this action is a last resort for him. Before we go into recess next week we should have a discussion on this. I intend to put down a matter on the Adjournment to this effect and I ask the Cathaoirleach to give it very careful consideration.