Mary O'Rourke (Fianna Fail)

Senator Phelan referred to stealth charges. He requested that the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment come to the House to debate the change, if any, in community employment schemes. He also asked for a debate with the Minister for Transport on the roads programme.

Senator Mansergh, in his pursuit of the finance spokespersonship, said that we have the lowest tax rates in Europe and asked if there should be a debate on the opposite side as to whether there is a need for more revenue raising measures if promises are to be kept.

Senator Ulick Burke referred to the Northern Ireland chicken firm. We all think that if we buy organic products we are getting the best products. What are for sale are organic cuts of chicken, yet they are suspect. The Senator asked for a debate with the Minister for Agriculture and Food on the matter.

I do not know what Senator Ross wished to say because he was cut off mid-stream.