Paul Bradford (Fine Gael)

I support the call from Senator Ross for a substantial debate next week on the economic issues facing this country. It is important Members of this House have an opportunity, in advance of the introduction of the mini-budget, to examine in detail the options facing the Government and the Oireachtas.

I am concerned that too many of us believe we are playing a game of politics rather than undertaking a full examination of the crisis facing this country, which is in the last chance saloon.