Stephen Donnelly (Wicklow, Fianna Fail) | Oireachtas source

I acknowledge the work SIPTU's workers do. It is becoming harder and they are overwhelmed. They have been put in an impossible position.

We all know they still go to work every single day, keep the lights on, treat the parents, run the machines and make sure that men, women and children are getting the best possible service the union's members can provide. It is becoming increasingly difficult for them to do it. They are doing an incredible job. I acknowledge that and I ask Mr. Bell to convey my thanks for all the work that they are doing.