Tony Killeen (Clare, Fianna Fail)

I acknowledge the concerns raised regarding the provision of information and consultation on matters which do not fall within the direct competence of Irish management. It is interesting that the directive owes its origins to cases of this nature which arose in Belgium involving a French company and France involving a British company. While these cases had transnational implications, they happened to be within the European Union. I have listened carefully to the Senator. As was acknowledged in the House last week, the many advantages flowing from having good quality information and consultation far outweigh the specific weakness highlighted by Senator Quinn. The legislation would be better left in its original form.