Ms Avine McNally:

I wish to pick up on that. At the time of the issuing of the Mangan report, many companies said they believed the scheme was a great idea. However, when they realised it was not giving them the jobseeker’s benefit, they pulled back a little. As Mr. Martin asked, what will they be getting for it? I recognise the Deputy's point that we are all on the one page in contending we need more recognition of the importance of self-employment through the PRSI and social welfare and protection systems, but it is a question of a voluntary arrangement. What will one get if it is mandatory?