Tony Killeen (Clare, Fianna Fail)

I thank the Members who contributed to the debate and will try to respond to the principal points made. Senator Coghlan referred to the danger of over-regulation and the negative impact it can have on small firms, something we must all bear in mind. It is something we try to do. The Senator made the counter-point that employees in small companies must have their rights vindicated but that sometimes we exclude them, as happened regarding the information and consultation Bill. It is a difficult balance to strike but we did as well as we could have done in that regard.