Donie Cassidy (Fianna Fail)

Senator McFadden and I have worked well on behalf of the people of County Westmeath. I work well with all Oireachtas colleagues and I look forward to working with them over the next five years. I will endeavour to do anything I possibly can in this regard.

Senator Ryan possibly made the most important request this morning. He called for a debate with the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment on the next five-year plan for IDA Ireland, Enterprise Ireland, FÁS and all the agencies charged with creating employment. We all probably agree that the greatest challenge facing us is competitiveness. We must have a lengthy debate on what is taking place and what will happen in the next five years. I will endeavour to arrange for such a debate at the earliest possible time.