Marie Moloney (Labour) | Oireachtas source

Different occupations share the same experience. For example, when a school closes, lollipop ladies or men and canteen workers must sign on for the duration of the summer. It is impractical for them to seek alternative work during the period but they can sign on. In addition, seeking employment can be made quite difficult for them due to the type of work available. One cannot take a job for just six or eight weeks in the summer, return to school and then do the same for holidays at Easter and Christmas. There must be flexibility in certain cases when it comes to being available for work and I cite the lollipop ladies and canteen workers in schools as an example.