Senator Paschal Mooney raised the issue of IDA Ireland visits and correctly noted the criteria which applied to such visits. Ultimately, the saying one can lead a horse to water but cannot make it drink it applies. The companies in question must decide whether they wish to locate in County Waterford, County Leitrim, Paris or elsewhere because that is the nature of competition. IDA Ireland has a difficult job, but it has played an excellent role in recent years in creating jobs and assisting companies to locate in Ireland. The creation of between 135,000 and 140,000 jobs speaks volumes about the efforts made by it and the success of the Government's Action Plan for Jobs.

On that point, Senator Ivana Bacik welcomed the news that the level of unemployment had declined from more than 15.5% when the Government took office to the current rate of 8.6%. While, as Senator Gerard P. Craughwell stated, that is all very well, the Government recognises that a significant amount of work remains to be done. To borrow a slogan from another party, "a lot done, more to do". The main reason to return government is to enable it to half the level of unemployment again.

Senators Ivana Bacik, Máiría Cahill, Mark Daly, Jim Walsh and others referred to a case involving abuse in a foster home in the south east. From reading and hearing about it, it is both appalling and disturbing. I agree with all speakers that accountability is required. I understand criminal investigations are ongoing and welcome the commitment to establish a commission of investigation into the matter. I also compliment the whistleblowers involved, without whom the case would have gone unnoticed, which would have been unacceptable.

I am sure that if criminal offences occurred, the Garda will investigate them. There is a need for accountability and transparency in dealing with this appalling case.

Senator David Norris, as he would being a Joycean scholar, mentioned what would have been the 134th birthday of James Joyce. He also referred to the conditions of workers, particularly in the construction industry. The exploitation of workers is to be deplored. If employers are going about it in this way, by making workers self-employed by whatever means, it is totally unacceptable. That was the subject of a Private Members' Bill introduced by the Labour Party on the rights of the self-employed which the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation, Deputy Richard Bruton, agreed to accept. I hope the issue will be acted on as a matter of urgency, if not by the Government, by the incoming Government.

Senator Mary Ann O'Brien praised the late Terry Wogan who was a wonderful Irishman. He was gentle and charming and had a witty style which the public enjoyed. They remained loyal to him until the very end. I noted his comments on journalism nowadays. He said radio stations like people who were "louder, brasher and more shouty." He also said, "I do not like shouty." That is something of which some radio presenters of the day might take note.

I think I have addressed the matter raised by Senator Máiría Cahill. I tried to arrange a debate on it today, but I understand the Minister of State at the Department of Health, Deputy Kathleen Lynch, will be in the other House from 5 p.m. until 7.30 p.m. and perhaps longer. I will try to facilitate a debate on the matter, but I am not suggesting I will be successful in arranging it for tomorrow.

Senator Mark Daly referred to role of workers in public services and the need for greater transparency. I know that last week I promised to guide the Senator to the relevant official with reference to No. 31 on the Order Paper. I believe that was done. My understanding is my office contacted the Senator about-----

No; I did not receive it.

If that is the case, I tender my apologies. My information is the Senator's office was contacted with the name of the official to contact in the case. If that was not done, I will arrange for it to be done immediately.

Senator Michael Mullins referred to the Action Plan for Jobs and lauded the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation, Deputy Richard Bruton, and the Ministers of State at that Department, Deputies Damien English and Gerald Nash, on the unemployment figures and called for a debate on the issue in the future.

I wish to tell Senator Sean D. Barrett that I sought more than the one hour we will have to debate the report of the banking inquiry committee, but I am prepared to amend the Order of Business to give spokespersons six minutes and all other Senators, four. If some of the spokespersons do not wish to use their six minutes, they might stick to four to allow as many Senators as possible to contribute to the debate.

Senator Denis Landy mentioned the case of a person who was seeking to participate in an education course. I suggest the Senator table the item for discussion in the Commencement debate.

Senator Feargal Quinn spoke about the late Terry Wogan and mentioned the address he had made yesterday to the National Family Support Network about people who had died from substance abuse. It is frightening how many have died from it.

CPR training is of paramount importance. There is no doubt that schools and clubs provide such training. Even in Leinster House, I believe, we received notice last week that it was available. It is very important that people be involved in it.

Senator Mary Ann O'Brien made some comments about Senator Feargal Quinn. I acknowledge that tomorrow Senator Feargal Quinn will celebrate 23 years in the House. I am sure everyone will agree that he is one of the most outstanding Senators we have had and I believe the Seanad has been greatly enhanced by his presence. He has been unfailingly courteous, thoughtful and measured in all of his contributions in the House. He will leave behind a considerable legacy and a volume of Private Members' legislation that he initiated. I wish him every success in the future as I understand he will not be contesting the next election. The House will miss his presence. I wish him good health and happiness.

I thank the Leader.

Senator Paul Coghlan spoke about the implications of a possible Brexit north and south of the Border, saying it was a very serious issue. We all hope an agreement will be reached between the United Kingdom and the European Union in their deliberations which will avoid such an event.

Senator Diarmuid Wilson spoke about the transfer of some jobs from Ballybay to Monaghan town and suggested the Intreo office to be opened in the future should be located in Ballybay. I will make these representations to the Tánaiste and Minister for Social Protection, Deputy Joan Burton. With the one or two days we have left in this term, the Senator could table a Commencement matter to enable the Minister to deal with it.

On the subject of sittings, once the Dáil finishes I have no plans for the Seanad to meet in the next three or four weeks. Not having Ministers here would be like having a parish without a priest.

The Government is still the Government.

However, one never knows what will happen. Senator Mark Daly might try to have the Seanad recalled again.

I would not rule it out.

The Senator might want to sing a song.

Senator Cáit Keane spoke about early childhood education. She rightly said the Government had made some progress, but there is a need for more.

Senator Gerard P. Craughwell referred to workers and unemployment. I note the points he made in that regard. While I welcome the reduction in the unemployment figures, I acknowledge that there is a need for further work to be done. I agree with the Senator in that regard.

Senator John Kelly raised the issue of medical cards and referred to the difficulties in the PCRS. I will bring the matter to the attention of the Minister for Health, Deputy Leo Varadkar. We have seen good progress being made, but there will be difficulties in dealing with individual applications from time to time.

Senator Jim Walsh warned of the dangers of alcohol abuse and spoke about the link between sport and alcohol. That is something that has been debated and commented on in the House during the years and I believe it will be commented and acted on by the new Government when it comes into being.

I also note the Senator's points about foster care. I am afraid that given the short time we have left and the fact that we have had a number of general debates on housing in the past few months, I cannot accede to his request to amend the Order of Business in that regard.

Senator Martin Conway spoke about further education and the need for every assistance to be given to young people, in particular, who are trying to access education.

I thoroughly agree with him in that regard. He also referred to the need for further consideration to be given to the return of CERT which was an excellent organisation. There may be a need to put in place something similar to it to increase the number of apprenticeships, particularly in the hospitality and catering sector.

Senator Colm Burke has outlined that there are now almost 2 million people at work. However, we have an ageing population and there is, therefore, a need to have more people in work to pay for all of the facilities and resources that will be necessary in the future. The Senator also outlined the plight of junior doctors, an issue he has raised in the House on several occasions.

Senator Denis O'Donovan spoke about deaths on the roads, of which there have been many in recent months. He discussed the need for high visibility vests for cyclists and pedestrians. I agree with him in that regard. I remember Senator Tom Sheahan from County Kerry outlining similar circumstances not so long ago. He also stated there was a need for such vests for pedestrians, in particular. Many people walk along lonely dark roads. For their own safety and the benefit of drivers, they should wear high-visibility vests in such circumstances.

I will not accept the amendments proposed to the Order of Business.