Gender Pay Gap Information Bill 2019: Committee Stage
Seanad Éireann — 2021-06-21
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Alice-Mary Higgins (IND), National University of Ireland

I will make the very simple point. Given that this Bill will probably return very briefly to the Dáil simply to confirm the acceptance of this amendment, there is no reason, in terms of timeliness or whatever, not to consider including some short and, in particular, non-controversial amendments. I would even look to some of those relating to the use of the terms "may" and "shall" or dates. Between now and Report Stage, I urge the Minister to reflect on the fact that this Bill will go back to the Dáil anyway. Why not take on board points he has heard that he believes have merit? I do not believe they will be strongly opposed in the Dáil because I know there is generally very strong support for the Bill there, as there is in this House.

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Sitting date: 2021-06-21