Sharon Keogan (Independent) | Oireachtas source

I thank the Minister of State very much. I appreciate the comprehensive answer. The issue was the lead-in period, however, which began four years ago. It was not on the radar of many companies. I only became aware of it around December when a number of people contacted me to tell me how much they were going to be out of pocket.

Do I have to look at other legislation or other budgetary measures the Government has delayed over a period of time that have serious consequences for individuals, particularly companies and employees within those companies? This has hit the employees quite hard. I am a little disappointed that there are no plans to review this in the context of the forthcoming budget. Is there anything that can be done in the budget to make matters easier? Is this something the Minister of State might look at?