David Stanton (Cork East, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

I second that proposal as it would apply across the public sector. All public sector organisations should look at this issue to see what they could do to retain staff with ability, energy, knowledge, wisdom, skills and experience. I join members in thanking the delegates for being here as it is very important that we hear the public. This is not a forum in which members should make speeches but for members of the public to engage and have their views made known to the Oireachtas, the Legislature and Parliament. That is the reason we invite groups and citizens to come before us because this is the parliament of the people. They are the bosses, not us.