Fidelma Healy Eames (Fine Gael)

The Government is relying on an old plan to solve today's problems and that is unwise. The debate on the economy should also examine the social partnership model. I would like its advantages and disadvantages outlined in an open debate.

We should also debate with an open mind the advantages and disadvantages of the Aer Lingus-Ryanair proposal. A year ago, Aer Lingus was allowed by the Government to reject it. I am not totally on the side of Ryanair but the company has maintained competitiveness and it retains jobs in Ireland. Let us examine the proposal.

Will the Leader invite the Minister for Transport to the House to discuss the major infrastructural road projects he is suspending indefinitely? Yesterday An Bord Pleanála published its decision on the outer city bypass for Galway city. A total of 12 km was approved but 9 km was suspended. The decision is baffling and will hamper the economic development of the west side of the city and south Connemara. The problem is twofold in the context of the planning decision and——