Maurice Cummins (Fine Gael)

Last week I asked the Leader about proposed legislation relating to on-line betting. It is imperative that the companies involved are brought into the tax net as a matter of urgency. The Taoiseach gave an indication that such legislation would be introduced before the summer, but we have not seen it. I do not know whether the Leader has found out what the position is since last week, but I would appreciate it if he could find out as soon as possible.

Senator Hanafin mentioned the benefits of Government policy. The benefits will result in 120,000 of our young people emigrating by the end of 2011 owing to the policies Fianna Fáil and its coalition partners have implemented in the past ten years. Unfortunately, our young people are reaping the reward - emigration. Everything we do in government and opposition should be geared towards the creation of jobs in the next few years. That should be the policy of every party; we should work together to ensure we can provide employment for all those who wish to work. That should be our aim. I, therefore, urge the Government parties to get together with the other parties. They have taken on board some policies advocated by Fine Gael, with which we have no problem. We will introduce more policies andwill be delighted if the Government parties take a leaf from our book. I urge everyone to focus on the issue of job creation in the coming months.