Tech redundancies and HSE debate
The Minister responded to Mick Barry’s tech-job concern and said there would be a full debate on the issue. He also began addressing Mattie McGrath’s call for a debate on the HSE before the Chair confirmed the business arrangements and accepted the amendment issue would be checked.
With regard to Deputy Barry's point on tech jobs, it is a matter of concern when anyone loses his or job, but especially when it is in the manner in which it was done in Twitter's case. There will be an opportunity for a full debate on that issue and the wider issue. IDA Ireland and Enterprise Ireland have briefed the Ministers in the Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment on the matter. I look forward to a discussion in the House on that issue and the wider economic performance which remains very strong in Ireland.
Deputy Mattie McGrath wants a debate on the HSE and the situation in our hospitals. Every week, we have one debate, if not more, on health but the matter can be raised with the Business Committee. We do not propose to change the Order of Business.
