As the Tánaiste will be aware, I have a problem with the retrospection element in the legislation. I heard what she had to say on this matter but I understand that it runs contrary to assurances that were given by her or on her behalf, although I was not a party to that. I am relying on what I have heard and I know some of the companies involved, including Comerama in Castlecomer, County Kilkenny. If firm assurances were given about redundancy payments, I wonder why the State could not pick up the cost, as there were very few such instances. Perhaps there is a way around that problem, which we will be able to discuss on Committee Stage.