Donie Cassidy (Fianna Fail)

However, this matter pertains to the cost of labour. Members are aware of the creation by Wedgwood of 1,500 jobs in Indonesia. This is the reality and a serious challenge faces the Government, the country and Members as legislators in respect of the future direction to take regarding employment. I will pass on the Senator's views to the Minister.

Senators Doherty and Ó Murchú expressed their strongly-held views regarding the considered proposal for the removal of the Irish language as a requirement for the legal profession. I will pass on the Senators' views to the Minister. As I noted yesterday, there will be a debate on the Irish language in the House before Christmas and this matter can be taken up then.

Senator Norris called for an update on and perhaps to have statements with a view to assisting the Minister in respect of an honours list, of which the Taoiseach is highly supportive. I can state with certainty that the great Senator Norris himself might be one of the recipients.