Martin Mansergh (Fianna Fail)

I strongly support what Senator Ó Murchú said about community employment schemes, the need to review their operation and remove the cap, especially in respect of the older age groups. I also support Senator Coonan's call for more planners in the context of the pace of development in the country.

Notwithstanding anything said by Senator Ross, this Government appointed a former Fine Gael Leader of the House as chairman of the Human Rights Commission.