Fidelma Healy Eames (Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

I understand that. I am speaking to the section and the substantive element of the amendments, although I understand they are out of order. The thrust of what Senator Cullinane is trying to achieve is very useful but we will have to find the right place to bring in the amendments. I agree that any employer who has had a finding made against it of unfair dismissal should reimburse the State with the unfairly dismissed former employee's social welfare payments for the period that applies. I would support Senator Moloney on the point that once a person comes to the age of 65, he or she should not be forced to actively seek employment, and that perhaps it would be optional at that point.