Roderic O'Gorman (Dublin West, Green Party) | Oireachtas source

The proposed amendments are quite similar to those we discussed. I will make similar points regarding them. Seasonal variation can be built into a flexible working arrangement and very much form part of that. There may be situations where it disadvantages an employee to immediately revert to the original arrangement. I do not share the Senator's concern that seasonal variations will be used as an excuse to terminate a flexible working agreement. The criteria clearly set out the circumstances in which a termination can take place. If it seems that is being misused, we have provided for a review within two years where we can tighten it up. Again, I do not think it will be necessary.