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

As I just stated, an employer shall not penalise or threaten to penalise an employee for having in good faith opposed by lawful means. That provision in employment legislation goes on to state what can be done under that for such activity. The Senator suggested we try to produce a raft of new provisions here. That is not the purpose of this Bill. The Bill is trying to ensure the system makes it is easier to complain, is more enforceable, is quicker to adjudicate, is smoother to work and encourages a compliance culture. I am not pretending that our labour law is by any means perfect. However, this is good legislation-----