Billy Kelleher (Cork North Central, Fianna Fail)

I refer to the remarks made by Deputy Ferris. When he leaves the House he will be clear about the Government's view of protecting workers' pay and conditions. He referred to the inability to pay clause in the area of EROs and REAs. There is already an inability to pay clause in the minimum wage. It has not been invoked or used and we are hopeful that will always be the case and that the economy could support a minimum wage of €8.65.

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