Marie Moloney (Labour) | Oireachtas source

I take the opposite view. I rather agree with the trade union point. I worked with a trade union before I came into this job. I know that many employers will not employ people if they are members of a trade union. Many people pay by direct debit, but a major service is provided by trade unions in the event of someone being let go by an employer in the wrong, being unfairly dismissed or whatever.

The unions can represent one in hearings of the Labour Relations Commission and there are many steps that they can take afterwards. In addition, one has access to the legal team of the union afterwards. Believe you me, it is work being in a trade union. I agree that it should be exempt.