Aideen Hayden (Labour) | Oireachtas source

We were all shocked to see the level of earnings of one of the CEOs of an organisation with which we are all familiar and the debate that has ensued in the organisation. The debate could easily take place in a large number of other organisations. The State needs to take whatever measures are necessary to ensure people know the exact level of earnings in some of these organisations and companies.

Will the Leader arrange a debate on foreign policy? We have had an extraordinary week and a half in Europe between the events in France and the more recent events in Brussels. One of the principal cities of Europe was in lock-down. Last night we saw the shooting down of a Russian aircraft by Turkish military. Unrest and uncertainty around security is escalating. Will the Leader arrange a debate with the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade about Ireland's state of preparedness to deal with such a situation? Just because we are an island does not mean we are immune or unique. We need to address the issue of where Ireland stands in terms of our preparedness.