Michael D'Arcy (Wexford, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

-----such individuals comprise just one small group within the wider community and voluntary sector and any provision of State funding for such a scheme in respect of those employees could potentially give rise to claims for similar schemes on the part of those in the broader sector, thus crystallising the potential level of liability that I have highlighted. It is therefore the case that, notwithstanding the existence of the 2008 Labour Court recommendation, the question of pension provision for employees of private organisations in the community and voluntary sector is one which is of relevance to a potentially very large number of individuals, far greater than only community employment supervisors and assistant supervisors. Accordingly, any solution to this issue will require careful consideration, must have regard for all community and voluntary sector employees and the implications for scarce Exchequer resources -----

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