David Cullinane (Waterford, Sinn Fein) | Oireachtas source

Before Ms Forbes does so, I wish to play a clip from one of RTÉ's programmes in order to provide some context. Before I do that, I should point out that the 472 people Ms Forbes refers to as contractors do not see themselves as such and do not want to be contractors. In fact, they are being forced into being contractors and self-employed. I have met a number of them and they have informed me that they lose rights in terms of sick pay, holiday pay, trade union recognition and a range of employment rights and benefits. Many of them were not given any choice and felt they were coerced into accepting these contracts. This was dealt with on the "Drivetime" programme. Ms Forbes will recall a programme by Philip Boucher-Hayes.

To provide context, I will play a clip from a feature he did on the issue, during which he gave his view.