Mr. Leo Clancy:

I thank the Deputy for the clarification. At present, we do not have a unit focused specifically on workers’ co-operatives. We would consider the volume. Like anything we do within the agency, we will consider what is the appropriate way to address that but workers’ co-operatives are a very positive development. They are owned and self-managed and they certainly give people an opportunity for more ownership, equity and longevity within businesses. We would certainly consider how best to support them. I will not say today that we would set up a specific unit within the organisation but pursuant to the legislation we will certainly look at what is the appropriate way to address that and we will support them fully.