David Norris (Independent)

Senator Mansergh is so kind but I am afraid I sense a little touch of irony.

This is an important subject. The House is in debt to Senator Quinn for having raised it because he signals a warning that our present remarkable position may not last if we are not prudent and do not ensure we do not price ourselves out of the market. It is a competitive world. Competition comes not from the United States and Europe but from developing areas such as China and other places where wage levels are tiny compared with what we have here. I thank the Leas-Chathaoirleach for his indulgence and I compliment Senator Quinn on his important motion.