Micheál Martin (Cork South Central, Fianna Fail)

On the directive, this measure should have been passed in the House yesterday. It is extraordinary that Members do not have it. However, I asked about this matter previously because it was never discussed in the House at all and now it is law and it will have serious implications for jobs. Although Members constantly refer to jobs in the economy and in society but this directive could cost thousands of jobs. In Britain, it has been estimated it could have an impact-----

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