Jerry Buttimer (Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

I welcome and thank members of SIPTU. As Senator Seery Kearney said, we are here because of a collective effort and the input of so many. Senator Gavan's tips Bill was a starting point and it acted as a catalyst. In fairness to the Minister of State, Deputy English, and the Tánaiste, there was engagement and a willingness to listen to what we are speaking about. Senator Seery Kearney used a great phrase "red-circled for the workers". That is who we are here for today and who the Bill, whose interest is the employee, will benefit.

We should reflect upon Senator Casey's contribution for a number of reasons. I am probably one of the old-school people who does not use Revolut, does not like to pay in restaurants-----