Maurice Cummins (Fine Gael)

Senator Mullen mentioned the service for translation of the Irish language. We will have in the House next week both Bills on the referendums on judges pay and Abbeylara. Both of them will finish in the House next week but there will be ample opportunity to discuss the matters that are there before us.

Senator Sheahan raised the question of removing the pollutants in phosphates from detergents, and so on. Whether that can be done, it is a good suggestion.

We had a good debate here yesterday with the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation, Deputy Bruton. Jobs is the most pressing issue in the country. I am certainly disappointed that there were not more Members here asking questions and present during the two hour debate to listen to what the Minister had to say on jobs. However, we will continue to have questions and answers. It seems to be what Members want and it is the right way to go. However, I would like to see a little more enthusiasm from Members when we have future debates.