The Minister referred to the discussion document on unfair dismissals, equality and payment of wages. I am glad to see he had his way in regard to the £10 cheques at the end of the day.

As a result of pressure from the Deputy.

Thank you, Minister, for your gracious acknowledgement. Those three items formed the basis of a discussion document. Can the Minister indicate when he will be able to form a view on the submissions he has received and take a definite decision as to legislation in each instance?

I hope to make a decision at an early date in connection with the payment of wages since we have received the submissions from the Irish Congress of Trade Unions and the Federated Union of Employers. As regards the other legislation, I am still awaiting some submissions and I hope to have them after 10 May. As I said, the first decision will be made on the payment of wages, then we will continue the review on equality and unfair dismissals.