Terry Leyden (Fianna Fail)

Will the Leader of the House arrange a debate on the new initiative by the Government to create 150,000 jobs over the next five years? It would be worthwhile for this forum to discuss the issues on a regular basis. We have a role that is either relevant or redundant. The Seanad has a very important role at this stage, particularly in respect of the creation of 150,000 jobs through Enterprise Ireland and tourism. In that regard, 15,000 extra jobs can be created in tourism over the next five years. I ask the Minister for Tourism, Culture and Sport to call in the main stakeholders, including Mr. Michael O'Leary, Aer Lingus and the ferry companies. Without access to Ireland, we will not get that growth in tourism. Whether one likes him or hates him, Michael O'Leary is the most important person in the airline industry in Europe.