Mary Lou McDonald (Dublin Central, Sinn Fein) | Oireachtas source

I understand and support the idea of this being the first iteration of the legislative framework. Unquestionably, we will learn from it and it will change. Provision is being made for a review after one year, followed by further reviews every three years, which is correct. I appreciate the Minister's point that people must have a democratic opportunity to have communications with the power brokers in this State. I agree with him that it is important that is safeguarded. I remain concerned about the ten employee threshold.