Paul Coghlan (Fine Gael)

I do not see anything wrong with direct consultation. There is no conflict between what Senators Quinn and O'Toole said because employees can consult one another about who they want as their representative. It is quite reasonable that the employer should arrange for the election of the employees' representative. Employees might come together and appoint from among themselves without an election. We are not talking about bargaining and negotiations; we are talking about information and consultation.