Darragh O'Brien (Fianna Fail)

I thank the Minister for that explanation. Much of what he has said makes sense. We have discussed absenteeism at length and the comparison between absenteeism in the private and public sectors. Effectively, the Minister is saying this section is included in the Bill to deal with public sector short-term sick leave. Is that the situation? Does the Minister see this section having any impact on employers in the private sector with regard to increasing their costs? I am not aware of many private sector employers who would pay 100% of salary for 36 days.