Ms Dara Breathnach:

Absolutely, there are. This will be delivered via the Department of Social Protection and we are working closely with it on that. When this has proceeded through the Houses of the Oireachtas, that Department will be able to introduce an information campaign. It will be an employer-led application process for the most part although where an employer does not or is unable to co-operate for some reason, there will also be a guaranteed route for employees to be able to apply directly. Payment will always be made directly to employees, not via employers. There will be an information campaign and the information will be made available to employers and employees alike.