Tony Killeen (Clare, Fianna Fail)

I should have acknowledged the role of the NCCP in preparing this information. It has done considerable work and I thank it. My impression is that it would not be confined to annual meetings. We will have a row about how many meetings should be held later. In my view, the system to operate with regard to individuals would not be confined to a single process. It seems far more likely that it would be conducted at department or team unit level, or perhaps in a "huddle meeting" as mentioned by Senator Quinn. It is important that we do not underestimate the value of these systems. They have a positive role to play. We must also clearly state at this juncture that it will not be sufficient to implement a pie in the sky proposal that hardly ever happens. This legislation contains clear consultation requirements which must be met. If they are not met it is open to the employees to take the other route.