Gerard Craughwell (Independent) | Oireachtas source

I support Senator Cullinane's request to reduce the period from 42 days to 28 days. It never ceases to amaze me that we provide such latitude to organisations that have all the resources in the world available to them to prepare documentation. A period of 28 days is an ample amount of time for an employer to put together any documentation required. A period of 42 days is excessive and not required. As Senator Cullinane pointed out, if I apply for social welfare and I do not have a seat in my pants, I have 28 days in which to submit my appeal. The 28 days period is ample for anybody.