Ivor Callely (Fianna Fail)

I ask the Leader to advise if an audit has been or will be carried out on matters that impact on job creation or sustainable employment, given the grave change in our economic circumstances. We introduced numerous amounts of legislation and regulations in the good times. We planned various developments, which were all done in circumstances that prevailed and at the time were in the best possible wider public interest. Our economy is experiencing dramatic change and faces great challenges in the months ahead. Given our present circumstances, we need to reposition ourselves and evaluate if there are mitigating issues, legislation, regulations or developments that may not be helpful to job creation or sustainable employment. All these issues may need re-evaluation. This warrants reappraisal and discussion with all stakeholders to ensure the required supports and no mitigation factors are in place for job creation and sustainable employment at this time.