The Minister will be aware that a major bogus self-employment scandal was uncovered at RTÉ a number of years ago. The issue continues and the national broadcaster has been settling some of the outstanding liabilities with the various State agencies as a result and this is continuing. It is my understanding that many of the workers who should have been classed as employees but were classed as self-employed have not been settled with in terms of their entitlements and all of the things normal employees would be entitled to. In fact, when they have asked questions and when they have raised their heads they have been treated with the strong arm of the legal department of the organisation. That is not acceptable from any organisation under the remit of the Government. Will the Government take this matter seriously? Will the Government examine the situation forensically to ensure that the workers at the centre of this scandal are treated properly? Will the Government consider whether there needs to be a criminal investigation into this matter?

As Deputy Griffin will be aware the Government does not instigate criminal investigations. Where evidence is provided of alleged criminality to An Garda Síochána it will make the decision as to whether to instigate an investigation. It is important that employment rules are fully adhered to by all organisations. The issue of the difference between a contract of service and for service is one on which employers need to be very clear and can get advice on if they need it. The rules are there and they need to be fully adhered to. A number of State bodies have a role in this because taxation issues can arise. The Revenue Commissioners are very active on the question of bogus self-employment. A number of other Departments are also very active on the issue. Certainly the individuals concerned should not be the subject of any sanction or suffer any punishment. I am sure they did not choose the nature of the relationship with the parent body.