Pat Breen (Clare, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

I think it is probably an unintended consequence. Maybe the Bill was rushed and was prepared with undue haste, resulting in these measures not being taken on board. The labour affairs section of the Department had to take on board the input from IBEC and ICTU as well as the UL study. We need to take all these into consideration when preparing employment legislation, which is complex. We need to look at every aspect of it to ensure it is constitutional and provides protection. We need to have a balance to protect employees and ensure employers also have their rights.