Michael Mullins (Fine Gael)

I am sure the Cathaoirleach will not prevent me from supporting Senator van Turnhout's call for a full debate in the Seanad on the report on children who died while in the care of the State, which is to be published this afternoon. As the Senator rightly said, it is a damning report and an indictment of all of us and of society. A debate is required, and processes need to be established to ensure this never happens again.

I welcome the announcement by the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Employment, Deputy Bruton, a few days ago of the establishment of a new website to help businesses cut costs and, hopefully, create jobs. As Senators know, a commitment was given by the Minister some time ago to make a serious attempt to cut red tape and make it easier for businesses to start up and to do their business on an ongoing basis. This new website will cut red tape in a significant way, as information on regulations imposed by more than 30 Government bodies will now be available in one place. It is important that this website be publicised in a meaningful way. The Leader might consider requesting that the Minister ask his officials to demonstrate the website to us in the AV room in the near future, so that we can all publicise it to our constituents and to businesses throughout the country. A commitment was made that red tape would be reduced by 25% as a matter of urgency, but it is important that all businesses are aware of this new streamlined service, which will make it easier for them to comply with regulations, start up new businesses and maintain existing businesses.