Jerry Buttimer (Cork South Central, Fine Gael)

I will not mention anyone. People outside the Chamber need to understand that, if the Bill is meant to protect workers and their rights, it is important that Vita Cortex's workers are mentioned on the record of the House properly and devoid of party politics. They are being treated poorly. They are the innocent party in the dispute. I look forward to the engagement with the LRC.

In the current economic climate, it is important that we not sacrifice workers and their rights. We must protect workers and attach a value to working in a job. Those who choose to sacrifice employees are wrong.

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