Heather Humphreys (Cavan-Monaghan, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

The vast majority of employers are actually very decent people and they do look after their workers. Government always encourages employers to take a long-term view of the working relationship, recognising that demonstrating concern for the welfare of employees and treating employees fairly translates into a better working environment to the benefit of both staff and employer. As somebody who worked as an employee all of my life before I came into the Dáil, I fully understand the concerns of employees but I have to say that normally if there is give and take one gets back three and four times if one treats one's employees with respect and consideration in difficult circumstances. We had very difficult circumstances-----

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