Jerry Buttimer (Fine Gael)

If he was alive, James Connolly would be on the streets promulgating change and a different course of action.

When will time be made available for a real debate on youth unemployment? Let us consider the number of people under the age of 25 years who have no jobs or a sense of hope and lack a sense of fulfilment. Senator Callely, with whom I seldom agree, is correct when he states there has been a serious increase in the number of people with mental health issues. However, there is nothing other than soundbites, promises of action and mealy-mouthed words forthcoming from the Government. It is time the House debated the future of politics and youth unemployment.