James Bannon (Fine Gael)

I move amendment No. 163:

In page 87, subsection (1), line 41, after "arbitrator" to insert "whose decision shall be binding".

What is the point of engaging an arbitrator if his or her decision will not be binding? We need to make it clear in the Bill that the decision of the arbitrator will be binding on all parties. That would be a necessary improvement and perhaps the Minister of State would consider accepting the amendment.