Ruairi Quinn (Dublin South East, Labour)

I take the point and I am glad it is covered, but we are dealing with foreign workers and solicitors who might advise in the first instance. In giving this right in the Schedule, the Minister does not make it as explicit as he would in the main text of the Bill. I accept, however, as he says, that the point is covered. This addition would simply provide the "belt and braces" in the primary text of the Bill rather than the Schedule. It would not contradict what is contained in the Schedule but simply reinforce it in the primary text.

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