Billy Kelleher (Cork North Central, Fianna Fail) | Oireachtas source

I do not think it is. If one examines the legislation in detail, one will see that it leaves some wriggle room. I do not believe there is enough strength of purpose in this Bill and in the 1970 Act to protect the right to entitlements. They should not be withdrawn without being subjected to democratic accountability in the Oireachtas.

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