Cathal Crowe (Clare, Fianna Fail) | Oireachtas source

I hope Fórsa will not have to strike and some deal is struck between now and then. However, if it does get to a point in late August where the strike is inevitable, will Fórsa in communiques to its members explain that?

I have had some of them onto me anxious about that unintended consequence. Of course everyone wants better pay and conditions. They should be made aware that the position Fórsa seeks to negotiate is to protect those over the age of 70 who have already retired from another form of employment, or have taken on other contractual work in the community.

That concludes the main body of questioning. I going to move down through members. We are going to group these and reset our clock to 30 seconds. I will start with Deputy Emer Currie.