Employment Rights
Dail Éireann — 2023-06-29
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Neale Richmond (FG), Dublin Rathdown

As I laid out, two issues are widely in operation in the context of this discussion, namely, the examinership process as well as cases before the WRC and the ability of employees to bring further cases to the WRC. They are the two most important structures through which the company may be able to ensure it has a viable future and, equally, through which employees and their rights are protected and their wages paid in a fair and timely manner. I listened intently to the Taoiseach's comments regarding how the law might need to be strengthened, which is something we in the Department will reflect on. The Taoiseach spoke about that having previously been a Minister at this Department. I will be more than happy to work with the Deputy if he believes we can work on it to strengthen existing legislation. We absolutely need to reflect on this on foot of current events.

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Sitting date: 2023-06-29