Paul Bradford (Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

What Senator Norris said in conclusion is exactly what I had intended to say. Where persons enter into these arrangements, it is a sign of their intent to keep their financial house in order in so far as they can. It is strong proof that these people are responsible citizens. Although they have fallen on difficult financial times, they wish to resolve matters to everybody's satisfaction. I am not sure if the amendments are necessary. Most employers would certainly prefer to employ people who are responsible about their difficulties and face up to them in a mature fashion. People entering into these arrangements are exactly that type.

Senator Cullinane is permanently worried about unscrupulous employers and when I was a Member of the other House, some of my colleagues were continuously outraged and appalled. There are very few unscrupulous employers.