Ann Ormonde (Fianna Fail)

To follow on and touch on some of the issues raised by other Members and in light of the Irish Ferries dispute and how it will affect every worker and employer in the country, I call for a general debate on the concept of work, decency and fair play. Should our society be dictated by the mighty euro or should we examine our quality of life and the way Ireland will develop in future? I ask the Leader for a wider debate than what is suggested here. The state of the beet industry and the Irish Ferries dispute call for a wider debate to discuss points raised last week, including education. The future of Ireland must be examined in terms of how we work and the conditions of work. I ask the Leader to consider holding such a debate in the new year.