Seán Kyne (Galway West, Fine Gael)
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Like Deputy Calleary, I am concerned about the notion of substantial representation. I am not sure I am clearer on it but it is an issue of concern and it needs to be examined more closely.

Mr. Nolan mentioned subcontractors who constitute a particular group of people and it was the subject of a recent "Prime Time" programme. Mr. Nolan highlighted a case, which I will not name, and he said that his union was able to represent them and to secure backpay for them. He mentioned NERA in that context and said that it did not have the necessary capacity. In what way does it not have the capacity? Does it not have the necessary staff or resources?