Feargal Quinn (Independent)

I am not sure I fully understand the difference between contract of service or contract for service. Let me give an example. In the business with which I am associated we often need temporary employees, such as security people over the Christmas period. I am not sure if these people have a contract of service or for service. Am I to understand that a person who got a job through a contract agency but who is working for a few days or weeks for a company is entitled to the same amount of information and consultation as a full-time employee? If that is the case, I am unhappy with the legislation. It is different if the person comes in as a permanent employee. Could the Minister of State explain the situation in words I can understand?