Bríd Smith (Dublin South Central, People Before Profit Alliance) | Oireachtas source

I have a final question for the Low Pay Commission. The profits in the hospitality industry have increased beyond pre-economic crash levels. We all see service charges on the menu in restaurants and many of us do not leave a tip because we believe a tip is paid when we pay the charge. Does Dr. de Buitléir have an opinion on the view that service charges not being returned to workers has helped to increase the hospitality industry's profits to the current level?