John Paul Phelan (Fine Gael)

I hope this can be changed soon. I join others who have called on Mr. Fingelton to look again at this bonus issue. He should do so. Senator Butler stated that the unions should think about people who have lost their jobs in recent months. The Government should also think about people who have lost their jobs in recent months.

In the midst of this economic turmoil, the sporting successes of the weekend gave people a tremendous lift and I congratulate all concerned.