Jim Walsh (Fianna Fail)

-----with those that have happened in the Lower House. We need to step up our game in this regard. I am concerned that the drag on the Government by elements within the Labour Party not to face up to our difficulties could be ruinous for the whole economy and for each and every citizen in the country, particularly our young people. I, therefore, ask that we have a debate on this issue under the headings of banking, fiscal rectitude - in other words, the deficit that must be tackled and overcome - competitiveness and growth. In that regard, it is welcome that a debate will take place tomorrow which will focus on the competitiveness aspect. I suggest for the Leader's consideration that over a fortnight before the end of this term we have a debate on each of these component parts and invite somebody who is objective and fair and an expert on the subject to address the House.