Paul Bradford (Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

If there was a word or fact checker in the House, it would be found that the words "unscrupulous" and "employers" are generally linked in Senator Cullinane's lexicon. I do not believe there are many of them. It is more, rather than fewer, employers that are needed in this country.

I appreciate the sentiments expressed by Senator Norris and Senator Barrett, but I am not sure if the amendments are necessary. The people engaging in these arrangements are being responsible and facing up to their problems and difficulties. Employers would willingly work with those people to assist them in any way they can and would have no difficulty with those people remaining on their books because they are facing their responsibilities. However, I look forward to the Minister's comments on it.