Gerald Nash (Labour) | Oireachtas source

If it is appropriate and timely, I support what Senator Byrne and others have said regarding the protection of those who work in the English language schools sector. The sector is very exposed and has had its problems in recent years. Much of what is reflected in this legislation will actually protect some of those who are working in that sector. There are, however, other ways in which that sector is organised that will not be affected by this Bill. Unfortunately, in recent years a lot of these companies have chosen the route of tactical insolvencies. They simply shut up shop.