David Norris (Independent) | Oireachtas source

However, I have made a clear and inarguable case to the Minister. The Minister either has the intention of expanding this or at least is making provision that he can expand this. It is a very bad practice that is opposed by the trade unions. Moreover, it is totally ineffective because the employers already are indemnified against it and I can discern no reason whatever for it. This is one of the areas about which I feel most strongly. The Minister has heard of the impact of the imposition of fees and of course this is why the employers will be lobbying for it. They of course wish to see falls of 79%, 70% and 85% in types of legitimate cases. They wish to see the weak ground down and I do not believe that Members should provide in law for that to happen.