The Tánaiste has been giving replies to questions about job creation, jobs initiatives and so on. I want to ask under promised legislation about sick leave for employees. Small businesses will be closed down-----

To what legislation is the Deputy referring?

I am sure it is employment law. The Minister for Social Protection is making soundings about it on a daily basis and it is a huge concern to employers.

Is the Deputy asking about a particular Bill that has been promised?

Yes.

What is the name of it?

I am sure she is involved in the social welfare Bill. I am more interested today in social welfare than animal welfare. Businesses will be driven-----

I thank the Deputy. Is there promised legislation?

No.

We will have no jobs and the Ministers know that. It is no laughing matter.

The Deputy is making it up as he goes along.

I got no answer.

There is no promised legislation.

There is, according to the Minister.

I have been told there is not.