Richard Bruton (Dublin North Central, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

Our case is also perfectly reasonable. The Labour Court would judge this as part of the overall picture in which a case is being presented and take cognisance of how it is being produced at the last moment. In deference to the Senators, I will speak to people who are professionally engaged in such work to see why we have it formulated as we have. The Bill gives more discretion than the Senators' amendment, which precludes such evidence, which may be key to getting a fair outcome, from coming into play. I will seek the views of people who are experienced in the area.