David Norris (Independent)

Is it not appalling that multibillionaires are buying petrol for their yachts in Monte Carlo at the expense of the weakest in society? This is being done by reducing the hourly rate of the minimum wage by €1 and it is an utter moral scandal. We in this House should stand for decency and principles and for those who are at the lowest point on the scale. From what he said at the end of his very moving contribution, I know that, in his heart, the Minister of State shares that view. I do not care if people read what I have said but I hope to God they do.