Maurice Cummins (Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

The people will have their say in three years time as to whether the Government has done well or not. That, thankfully, is the democracy in which we live.

We can have a debate on the Labour Relations Commission document, which was raised by Senator Ó Clochartaigh, when the trade unions have examined it and made their position clear on it.

Senator Barrett raised the matter of efficiency in public expenditure and proper appraisal of capital projects, some of which are not going ahead in the transport area. I will certainly raise that issue with the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform, Deputy Brendan Howlin, with a view to having him come to the House to discuss the matter.

Senator Terry Brennan complimented ICTU on its endeavours with the Labour Relations Commission.