John Brady (Wicklow, Sinn Fein) | Oireachtas source

That is extremely disappointing because the intention of the Bill is to do away with zero hour and if and when contracts. A minimum of three hours' work per week is a reasonable expectation to have. If an employer pays someone the national minimum wage, €9.15 or whatever it is, and there was a minimum of three hours' work per week, that would be €27 a week. I do not think there is any employer who would not be able to afford that and it would protect workers. A one-hour contract is not a contract. It is disappointing. I hope the Minister will reflect on this issue and perhaps consider accepting my amendment on Report Stage.