An Leas-Chathaoirleach:

Amendment No. 7 is a Government amendment. Amendments Nos. 7, 20, 47 and 54 form a composite proposal while amendments Nos. 8, 10 and 21 form an alternative proposal. Amendments Nos. 7, 8, 10, 20, 21, 47 and 54 may be discussed together. Is that agreed? Agreed.

An Leas-Chathaoirleach:

Government amendment No. 7:

An Leas-Chathaoirleach:

In page 5, lines 21 and 22, to delete "may, at the discretion of the employer, agree" and substitute "may agree".