Katherine Zappone (Independent) | Oireachtas source

I add my congratulations to the Minister of State for developing the Bill and completing its passage. I have acknowledged earlier his deep reflection and creativity in relation to the Bill. I join Senator Cullinane in wishing the members of the commission well. I also acknowledge the creative tactics or strategy the Minister of State has employed in terms of the establishment of the commission designate so that we will have a report soon and so that it will be under the Minister of State's leadership. Many of the Minister of State's comments on the Bill have insisted on the need to maintain a balance between a proper or living wage and sustainable jobs in the context of his attention to employment and business. If anyone can deliver that balance, it is the Minister of State. In that regard I am happy and look forward to the commission's first report.