Willie Penrose (Longford-Westmeath, Labour)

I urge the Minister of State to ensure he does not allow right wing views to cloud his evaluation and assessment of this important topic. It is an issue that exercises the minds of workers. I am involved in a small business which employs three people who receive their statutory entitlements in respect of holidays. I would vindicate the right of workers at all times in this regard. Workers come first with me. They are important. Irrespective of what is said by any other party in this House, the Labour Party will stand with workers any day.

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