Colm Burke (Fine Gael)

I agree with Senator Quinn about the importance of voting "Yes" in this referendum and of replying to Senator Cullinane. The Government has been to the fore in pushing for the creation of jobs and I refer to three examples - PayPal, Eli Lilly and Apple. Today's newspapers list job announcements over the past six months. It is important we generate a positive news story about what is being done and what will continue to be done by the Government. We need to restore confidence in Ireland and the Government is doing that. I would welcome a weekly debate to highlight the positive actions being taken and that will be taken but we need to ensure a "Yes" vote in the referendum.

I refer to the report by Mr. Justice Quirke on the payment of compensation awards by the courts by instalment. The report was produced in 2010. Two weeks ago, the High Court made an award of €11 million and the presiding judge again raised the issue of the need for new legislation to facilitate periodic payments of court awards. The report is comprehensive and sets out 13 recommendations. Will the Deputy Leader ask the Minister for Justice and Equality to come to the House to debate the issue and how the report can be implemented? There is no point producing a report and leaving it to sit there. It is a constructive and well thought out report. It is time we moved forward and implemented its recommendations.