Mr. Tom Hayes:

Mr. Sheridan has put it well. My understanding from informal discussions is the Commission is concerned with deficiencies in dispute procedures. Again, ironically, the Commission would very much welcome what is being suggested by SIPTU and us. Not only would it resolve the problems in Ireland but it would act as a template for other countries perhaps using mediation before people jump into legislation. We could go from being the bad boy of the class to being the top pupil.