Paul Gavan (Sinn Fein)
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That is no problem. I am simply stating for the record that I know from my previous job how widespread these types of contracts are. To be frank with the witnesses, it does them no credibility whatsoever to come in here and effectively say there is not really a problem because we know there is. We may differ as to what the solutions are, but to come in here and tell us it is not a problem and that the Bill is complicated does not do their credibility any good. There is a problem. In fairness, Sinn Féin has brought forward legislation to rectify this but, as has been acknowledged, the Government is working on similar legislation. This problem needs to be addressed so that tens of thousands of workers can have some security in terms of their hours of work. I ask the witnesses to address this issue.