David Stanton (Cork East, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

I get what Deputy O'Reilly is coming at and I agree. I think it is right. However, there is a problem with the amendment as it is worded.

If an employer decides to be generous and dock a nominal amount from the wages, this amendment could prevent that from happening. There may be a problem with the wording. I agree with Deputy O'Reilly's sentiment but the other side of the coin has not been looked at. The assumption has been made that the employer will be in the negative all the time, which might not necessarily be the case.