Timmy Dooley (Fianna Fail)

Will the Leader arrange a debate with the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment on the commercial ethics and social responsibility of public limited companies, particularly those in receipt of State aid and tax incentives? Further to the Bank of Ireland "slash and burn" practice witnessed in recent days, Kerry Group, a public limited company, has decided to terminate the contracts of 12 small milk hauliers in the Clare region. This type of behaviour is reprehensible and must not be allowed to continue. A debate in this House would be useful. I promote the withdrawal of State aid and tax incentives from companies that dominate their positions and flout the law in this way.