Ann Ormonde (Fianna Fail)

As has been said repeatedly, we must have a debate on the economy. That debate should incorporate the role of FÁS and how it is briefing itself with regard to upskilling and conducting research on the types of jobs we should plan for in the future. The world of work is going to change drastically. We will have to think about what work is, how it should be done, whether jobs should be from nine to five and whether they should be in a different setting. There are many issues we could discuss in this area. If we are to have an ongoing debate on the economy, it must incorporate those ideas and ideas for the future. We are at a starting point again. The old economy is changing and we must start thinking about where we go from here, the ways people work and the quality of life in the future. It is a bigger issue than simply saying the economy is on a downturn. Of course, we must discuss the banks. I hope we can have a long discussion on the banks and give them as much bad press as we can.

I would welcome a visit by the Minister for Health and Children, Deputy Harney, to the House. I do not have the answers. Members are saying hospitals are closing or not operating and so forth. The Minister is always willing to come to the House to answer questions and face any challenges put forward in this Chamber. I ask the Leader to arrange for the Minister, Deputy Harney, to come to the House to answer Members' questions.

There has been a request for a discussion about the amalgamation of the Combat Poverty Agency, the Equality Authority and the Irish Human Rights Commission. I do not know whether it is a good or a bad idea. However, we should discuss how these organisations work. Perhaps they can still do their job with integration.