Timmy Dooley (Fianna Fail)

I agree with the analysis of Senators Brian Hayes, O'Toole and others on the march last Friday. I took part in the march in Limerick and was very heartened to see in excess of 10,000 people demonstrating. I hope there will be an opportunity after Christmas to discuss this issue further because we are all aware of certain multinational companies that are seeking to undermine the labour movement and the co-operation between all parties concerned with the fair treatment of migrant workers. An effort has been made to abuse migrant workers in an attempt to undermine their Irish counterparts. I would welcome a debate on this issue.

I also believe there is an opportunity for consumers to speak loudly by boycotting the services of companies that are seeking to undermine the good relations that exist in the Irish working environment. I hope that consumers will take that into account over the Christmas period and seek to address the problem in an effective way.