Ivor Callely (Fianna Fail)

Can the Leader indicate whether Government amendments will be tabled? Having listened to the previous speaker talk about job creation, I concur with Senator Buttimer that it is very important and a debate will take place in the House today in that regard. Separately we need to look at an issue which is very wide ranging and needs to address many related issues, including the minimum wage and social welfare payment rates. I refer to the area of competitiveness. For us to create jobs, this country must become more competitive, but we are not at present. Therefore I ask for a debate on the issue of competitiveness.