Louise O'Reilly (Dublin Fingal, Sinn Fein)
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I believe it needs to be automatic to act as a deterrent. The evidence from the WRC shows that where it inspects places, it uncovers breaches. Providing discretion means the employer is effectively entering into a negotiation with the Department, which I do not think is healthy or appropriate. It minimises the extent to which people can be lobbied about it too. I feel it should be automatic. That would send a loud and clear message to employers about where the Government is with regard to exploitation. For that reason, I will press the amendment.