Paschal Donohoe (Dublin Central, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

It is not often that I deal with enthusiastic claims to get a Bill passed quickly but we are in this case because it could make a difference to the lives of many.

On the question that the Deputy put to me that I did not answer on whether there are any employees who are outside of the terms of this Bill, the answer is those who because of the physical nature of their work might not be able to continue to fulfil that work as the years pass on are affected. For example, I recollect that firemen at least are excluded from the terms of this Bill but I will provide information to the Deputy on what other employees are excluded from it.

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