Mary Fitzpatrick (Fianna Fail) | Oireachtas source

I thank the Minister of State for his response, but I concur with Senator Seery Kearney. The world has moved on. The gig economy is real, it is alive, and a great many of our citizens are earning an income and a living in the gig economy. The Government needs to respond to that reality.

I appreciate the Minister of State coming to the House, I appreciate that the House has given time to this important issue but I would ask the Minister of State to continue to engage with me and Senator Seery Kearney on this issue.

I also acknowledge that Deliveroo has been in contacted with both of us. I want the company to work with the workers and the Government to address this issue in a sustainable way for everyone.