Diarmuid Wilson (Fianna Fail)

I join other Senators in calling for a debate on the economy. In particular I agree with my fellow Ulster Senator, Senator Keaveney, who wants to discuss the economy of Ulster. I am concerned mainly with the three southern counties of Cavan, Monaghan and Donegal along with the three other Border counties mentioned by Senator MacSharry. Businesses in these six counties are suffering badly. It is time for the Minister for Finance to come to the House to outline not only his plans for the national economy but also the plans he has in mind for the six Border counties. It is time to consider positive discrimination in taxation for these six counties.