Mick Wallace (Wexford, Independent) | Oireachtas source

È possible per me a parlare in Italiano? We can legislate until the cows come home. However, unless there is a mindset to ensure provisions are adhered to, legislative provisions will not materialise. The perfect example is building regulations. We probably have as good a building regulations system as any other country but because we do not implement them or carry out proper inspections, we end up with some very poor buildings. Likewise, this legislation should bring improvements in workplace and employment conditions. It is important that it is not just on paper but made a reality. That will require funding, too. It is important that the State be prepared to back it up with whatever funding is necessary to ensure it becomes a reality.

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