Denis Landy (Labour)

Senator Quinn commented that we should not put obstacles in the way of jobs. This motion does not intend to do so. I realise he made his comments with the best of intentions but this motion is about protecting people. At the outset I stated that I do not believe that any company coming here which is in receipt of handsome grants from the IDA and which is asked to sign up to something to ensure that workers get notice of 60 days rather than 30 days would reconsider coming into the country. In view of what the Minister, Deputy Bruton, stated this afternoon I am hopeful that we can see the 1977 legislation amended to increase the timescale. I look forward to the comments of the Minister of State, Deputy O'Dowd.