Catherine Ardagh (Fianna Fail) | Oireachtas source

I support Senator Ruane's amendment, which will benefit many employees across many sectors of society. As Senator Higgins said, it will also disproportionately affect women in a positive way. Many women will benefit from the amendment because, as we know, the majority of those in part-time work are women and much of that work is low-paid work.

I have a concern about who will determine the employment qualification, but that can be ironed at a later stage. At this point I am happy to support the amendment.