Ceisteanna Eile - Other Questions
Dail Éireann — 2025-11-13
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John Paul O'Shea (CC), Cork North-West

Question No. 6 is in the name of Deputy Gibney.

Sinéad Gibney (SD), Dublin Rathdown

The Department recently published the action plan on collective bargaining. The implementation of this plan is an important and welcome step towards better collective bargaining coverage, but there is no commitment to change the voluntary system of industrial relations. That system gives employers a veto on engagement with their workers collectively. Why is this the case?

John Paul O'Shea (CC), Cork North-West

We are on Question No. 6, which relates to the new AI office.

Sinéad Gibney (SD), Dublin Rathdown

My goodness, I am so sorry. This is not what I have prepared for. Can I swap the order? I do not have it in front of me. I will have to skip the question.

John Paul O'Shea (CC), Cork North-West

The question is to ask the Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment the means by which the transition of the new AI office to a fully independent statutory body will be managed.

Cathy Bennett (SF), Cavan-Monaghan

I can swap with Deputy Gibney if she wants to take my time.

Sinéad Gibney (SD), Dublin Rathdown

Would it be okay to take two minutes to prepare?

John Paul O'Shea (CC), Cork North-West

If that is okay with the House.

Sinéad Gibney (SD), Dublin Rathdown

Is that okay with the Minister? Many thanks. My apologies.

Cathy Bennett (SF), Cavan-Monaghan

I am down the list a bit, so I can swap with Deputy Gibney and she can take my slot.

Sinéad Gibney (SD), Dublin Rathdown

Perfect.

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