Having regard to the ESRI report published today on the impact of the economic crash, particularly on young people, will the Taoiseach confirm that the Low Pay Commission report on the new proposed minimum wage will be published next week? Will he provide time before the Dáil recess to debate this report? The Low Pay Commission is also conducting a second report on sub-minimum wage pay to people aged under 18 years. Where lies that report? Does the Taoiseach agree there should not be a differential in pay rates for people of a younger age?

Yes, I do agree actually. I expect that if the report is to hand, it should be published. It is a matter for the Government side and the Business Committee to make arrangements for a discussion in the House and I hope such a discussion will take place. I will advise the Deputy on that matter and on the report on sub-minimum wage pay to which he referred.