Ms Edel McGinley:

Turning to the question of why the sector is so opaque, it is hard to know the answer. We need to go back to the value added, the profit produced, the tax generated and the vested interests in this industry. We must look at the bigger picture. I imagine the sector does not want to be seen as one dependent on migrant labour and which wants to paint itself as a sector that still has many Irish workers. There are Irish workers in this sector who are also treated poorly and badly and who are also on low pay. It is important to remember that aspect as well. I am not sure why the industry tries to obfuscate - I cannot say "obfuscate" sometimes, I am sorry - the figures.