Mattie McGrath (Tipperary South, Independent)

The Chief Whip might have to apologise again, as he had to apologise to Deputy Healy-Rae. Bí cúramach, más é do thoil é.

Will the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation introduce legislation for sick pay arrangements? This is a sensitive area. While there is a big problem in the public service with sick leave, there is no such problem in many small companies. Small companies are hanging on by their fingertips.

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