Paul Murphy (Dublin South West, RISE) | Oireachtas source

The problem is that it is precisely guidance and has no legal basis. It is a collection of statements of voluntary public health advice. The Government is asking unvaccinated workers to go back and work in these circumstances. That is completely unacceptable and shows a disregard for the health and safety of workers. The Tánaiste should feel free to come back on that.

I wish to pose another question to the Tánaiste in the context of young workers being a focal point of discussion. Some young workers under 18 years could be paid €7.14 per hour. If workers are 18 years of age, they can get €8.60 per hour and if they are 19 years of age they can get €9.80 per hour. Does the Tánaiste believe it is really appropriate that we have exceptions for people under 20 to be paid less than the minimum wage, especially in the context of being asked to work in these circumstances?