David Cullinane (Waterford, Sinn Fein) | Oireachtas source

The employees on these contracts, those who spoke to Mr. Boucher-Hayes and those who are concerned would say that a review is all well and great, and might well show up that there is a greater use of these self-employment contracts and that people are more likely to be described as contractors, but they want to know whether all of this is going to change. Is the review simply a fact-finding exercise? Is it simply about finding out whether this is a problem? I would urge that there should be full disclosure as part of RTÉ's genuine, open and transparent consultation with its employees. People should not have any fear about expressing their views. That should underpin part of the review. People who have experience of these contracts should be able to give their full views without any fear of reprisal. Maybe that would be a better way of approaching the issue.