James Bannon (Fine Gael)

I move amendment No. 12:

In page 111, line 7, to delete "€20,000" and substitute "€40,000".

If the board is to have weight and to be effective in determining disputes, it is necessary to increase the compensation threshold from the current low of €20,000 to €40,000. This is in the interests of all parties involved and I ask the Minister of State to accept the amendment.