John Brady (Wicklow, Sinn Fein) | Oireachtas source

This cuts to the chase. The Minister is either ignorant of the realities or just turning a blind eye. If we want to deal with zero-hour contracts then we must put in place the legislation. We cannot bring forward a Bill that bans zero-hour contracts yet makes an exception if the work is of a casual nature. By definition that is what zero-hour contracts are. The Minister is talking out of both sides of her mouth. She is either serious or she is not. In an era of new politics, to use the Minister's own words, why is she not supporting the Opposition Bill that has cross-party support?