Ned O'Sullivan (Fianna Fail)

I concur with the statements of the Government spokesman, Senator Brady, and the other speakers on this issue. As the issue has been raised, it is essential the Minister would include the trade unions. Had it not been spotted and raised, it might have been a different matter, but it would be quite offensive at this stage if trade unions were not at least given the same status in the legislation as the providers and end users. I worked as a temporary postman for long periods during my student years, and I worked with people who had great pride in the service they delivered. It is a great insult to them to have their organisation excluded.