David Norris (Independent) | Oireachtas source

I will conclude in a minute.

I have mentioned the possibility of victimisation and there are a couple of other issues. The Minister put a human face on the matter when she said: "There will be no more waiting on a Sunday night for a text as to whether one will be working for one hour or 30 hours". She also mentioned the problems people have in getting mortgages and bank loans. She has put a human face on the issue, which is being properly addressed by the legislation.

I refer again to the false designation of self-employment. The Minister said that "we already have significant and comprehensive provisions in legislation to tackle it" but I do not think so. Otherwise, why would it continue? Why does it continue to be a significant feature of employment difficulties? Why did the Minister say that this issue has been relegated to a committee for examination, that its work is ongoing and that it is so important? I do not believe for one second that the legislation is at all adequate and I call on the Minister to introduce the kind of legislation that is contemplated in the amendment. I would have voted for the amendment. I am surprised Fianna Fáil has withdrawn it but that is its decision.