Marie Sherlock (Labour) | Oireachtas source

Another very important point was made. A discussion took place earlier on the 70% replacement rate. Of course, for a minimum wage worker working a full day at €56 per day of gross income, one day's wages is not even sufficient to pay for a GP visit. Of course, there is a need to have a floor or certainly a minimum guaranteed entitlement. Dr. Bambrick talked about the importance of consulting with the social partners and certainly from a Labour Party perspective we would very much echo and support that. She talked about the need to consult with the social partners and to report back to the Oireachtas. Should those details be delegated by way of that consultation and then regulation by the Minister or be hard wired into the legislation?