Brendan Howlin (Wexford, Labour) | Oireachtas source

I was unclear as to exactly what the Deputy was trying to achieve with this amendment but I am now clearer as to her intention. It would be very difficult to do what the Deputy has talked about. An employee has clear rights and protections in terms of employment when he or she is in situ, anchored in the workplace. In section 13, subsection (3), the word "detriment" is defined and includes "discrimination, disadvantage or adverse treatment in relation to employment (or prospective employment)". I believe that captures the point the Deputy is making.