I thank the Minister of State for his comprehensive overview of the Bill, subject to the queries I have raised. We all accept that social partnership, involving everybody as it does, has been a driving force for change. This process will be backed up by the well-balanced range of employment rights and labour legislation which we hope will continue to work in an efficient and competitive business environment. There are question marks because of the downturn and how we handle all aspects of competitiveness. It is important that reasonable conditions of employment should exist and the respective entitlements of employers and employees are set out clearly. I welcome this aspect of the Bill. We all accept that the needs of workers and employers have changed over the years. We have a well educated workforce that allows people to be competitive. It is important with the global economic conditions of today that the State continues to be competitive or we will all go down the Swanee.