Paul Gavan (Sinn Fein) | Oireachtas source

I thank the delegates for coming. It was nice to bump into Mr. Cummins before we came in.

There is mention in the submissions of the lack of cases about tips. It is very simple. I speak as an industrial relations practitioner. Tips are not covered by employment law, which is why there have been no cases taken to the WRC. It is also why Sinn Féin has developed a Bill to make it legal for employees to receive their tips. I want to cut to the chase, as I am also conscious of the time. Those watching the debate will be shocked by what they have heard this morning. Most customers understand the service charge should go to the employees, but people will have heard something very different this morning. At the risk of being rude, I must put the following to our guests. At this point is charging a service charge not a complete con job?