Public Sector Staff
Dail Éireann — 2020-09-29
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Michael McGrath (FF), Cork South-Central

We would still have taken the question. The Deputy said there were nuances and complexities, and there are very real ones, such as the example I gave of schools. Does he suggest they should open for only four days a week? This is an issue that would benefit from social dialogue. We need to put a new structure in place to facilitate a full dialogue involving civic society, with employers, the public service, unions and other important stakeholders.

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Sitting date: 2020-09-29