Paul Gavan (Sinn Fein) | Oireachtas source

I thank the Minister of State and all the contributors to the debate. We have had a constructive debate this afternoon. I am very conscious of the visitors in the Gallery who work or have experience in the industry and have taken the time to travel from Galway and other places across the country. People who work with the Migrant Rights Centre Ireland know the way some foreign nationals have been unfairly treated in this sector. I wonder what they are thinking right now because on the one hand, we have had positive talk about the Bill - and I welcome and accept the sincerity of my colleagues - but I must admit that I am still frustrated. I am frustrated as a trade unionist and as a person who has worked alongside these people and has seen the conditions and the terrible treatment that has been meted out to them. I cannot see a reason for delaying this Bill.