Jennifer Murnane O'Connor (Carlow-Kilkenny, Fianna Fail) | Oireachtas source

It is important we have the communication but I can only speak for people I know. Carlow and Kilkenny are small counties and almost everybody knows one another. In my experience, when people are asked for information on any given area, they are good and I think the same will apply here. The Minister referred to a statement of fact. People in general are good. We have to be mindful that we do not put barriers in their way and we have to work with them. Judging by my experience working with people, I think this will be a very good Bill. There were references to a statement of fact, a statement of account or whatever the case may be. People are good and will genuinely help, and it is important we recognise that. They will always be helpful and I have always found that when I require information. It is important that no barriers be put up and that people understand this Bill will be in place. It is about the work-life balance. People tend to be factual and I would not doubt that for a moment.