Gerry Adams (Louth, Sinn Fein)

Is this not another scandal? In the Taoiseach's own words, "There are now limited protections for workers". These are people who are already at the lowest end of the chain. The Government is saying there are limited protections and the Minister will not be able to introduce emergency legislation to provide what should be, in any republic or indeed in any society, minimum guarantees for them and their families. Would the Taoiseach not reconsider his response and give a clear commitment that emergency legislation will be brought in? Sinn Féin would facilitate this and would work, before the summer recess, to ensure these people are not left over the summer break open to being exploited. Not all employers are exploiters but some are exploiting these poorly paid workers.

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