Cabinet Committees
Dail Éireann — 2022-12-13
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Micheál Martin (FF), Cork South-Central

Absolutely.
Deputy Bríd Smith raised the issue of the shortage of transport workers, in particular bus drivers, in terms of pay levels. In terms of the broader issue, there has been an expansion of services which has to be factored in. Our population is growing and there are normal industrial relations practices which facilitate terms and conditions in the industry. We should have more EVs in the country, as well as more active travel and public transport in parallel with that.
Deputy Tóibín must be aware that the Minister, Deputy McConalogue, published an ombudsman Bill which is designed to provide price transparency in the agricultural industry between primary producers, factories and supermarkets. Legislation on below-cost selling is not simple. I know that from experience.

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Sitting date: 2022-12-13