David Cullinane (Sinn Fein) | Oireachtas source

With respect, people are entitled to offer an opinion on the work practices of an employer. The purpose of this meeting is to hear from the witnesses about the reality of low pay for many workers. A number of highly profitable companies are employing people on low hour contracts. It is outrageous that witnesses are not allowed to discuss that issue because it is the elephant in the room. Furthermore, what is being said would also be said outside this hearing.

I fail to see why there is any difficulty with any of the witnesses either naming the organisation involved or talking about it because it makes a mockery of what we are trying to do if we put a muzzle on people who come into the hearing.