Mr. Tommy Smyth:

I would add one further point. The Oireachtas enacted legislation on collective bargaining last year. Certain cases involving representation rights have already gone to the Labour Court and there are further ones in the pipeline. It is predominantly larger employers who employ a substantial element of the 48,0000 employees referenced. Trade unions are currently organising to build up membership and they could build up membership where employees have legitimate grievances with their employers. Legislation was enacted recently to assist in that regard.