Today is the deadline for submissions to an independent study into zero- and low-hour contracts.
The Government-commissioned report, conducted by University of Limerick, was published late last year.
The UL study found that zero-hour contracts as defined within current Irish employment rights legislation are not extensively used here.
However, researchers found evidence of so called "if and when" contracts.
While both involve non-guaranteed hours of work, workers on zero-hour contracts are obliged to make themselves available for work, while those on "if and when" contracts are not contractually required to make themselves available.
The UL researchers questioned whether those working on "if and when" contracts are offered adequate protections under current employment legislation.
Minister for Business and Employment Ged Nash said he intends "to use the UL study and the submissions I receive on the report in order to bring my own proposals to Government very shortly to tackle this type of precarious work.
"I acknowledge that employers and indeed employees often require some level of flexibility in order to respond to their needs. However, this should not be at the expense of the rights of workers.," he added.
