Joe O'Toole (Independent)

That is positive news. Previous legislation covers these workers, many of whom are not temporary. I agree with the point made by Senator McDowell. The workers concerned have been walked on and, in many cases, subjected to slave conditions of labour. There is the potential for them to be underpaid and oppressed in many ways which is the reason they require protection.

I understand from what the Minister of State has said that he accepts the tenor of this proposal and will return with an appropriate wording following Cabinet consultation. On that basis, I am happy to withdraw my amendment.