Robert Troy (Longford-Westmeath, Fianna Fail) | Oireachtas source

Therefore, it does not need to be put out to tender. My lack of confidence in the Minister to date stems from the fact that he has not got involved, but he can redeem himself by establishing a forum for all stakeholders. The unions and management cannot address the huge deficit. We need matters of policy, legislation and the licensing regime to be addressed. Only the Minister can do this by bringing together the NTA, his Department, the Department of Social Protection, management and the unions. The deficit of €30 million will not be addressed through the WRC. Surely the Minister will acknowledge that he does not expect a deficit of €30 million to be worked out at the WRC.