Mattie McGrath (Tipperary South, Independent) | Oireachtas source

If it is not being paid, it should be. I do not want to frighten them away from our shores because we need them. I am a small-scale entrepreneur and I know that we need stimulation and initiatives. Above all, we need our people at work. They must have dignity and be respected for what they do.

At this time, the people of Ireland need hope and a vision for the future in order to get rid of depression and suicide. A small bit of stimulation is required because austerity is not working. The Minister knows this better than I do.

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