Enda Kenny (Mayo, Fine Gael)

The issue of self-employed people is one which the Minister for Social Protection is considering. It is not possible for me to give the Deputy an answer in respect of the content of the Bill but it is an issue for consideration by the Minister. In respect of the Deputy's comments on the necessity for up-skilling, this is the central point of the pathways to work scheme which was launched last week by the Tánaiste, the Minister for Social Protection, the Minister for Education and Skills and I.

The National Vetting Bureau Bill is an issue of some concern. I am aware of a number of cases where similar things to which the Deputy referred have happened. I do not have a date for it but I will get the Minister to respond in detail to him.

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