Damien English (Meath West, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

Of course. That will be recorded. In line with the committee's recommendation, the Minister of the day will monitor and check all of that before recommending additional days at any stage. When we say that it is a given that the legislation is balanced for employees and employers, we will of course review that, but the question in this context was on additional supports for businesses to cover the cost. That element is not in this legislation because it cannot be, but we have told employers of all shapes and sizes that we will track costs with our ongoing business supports that are tailored to jobs. Any Minister who sits in this chair and recommends increasing the number of days to ten days and beyond, if that is what he or she wants to do, must review the circumstances of the day and engage with all of the social partners, which was a fair recommendation of this committee. That will allow for amendments.