Brendan Howlin (Wexford, Labour) | Oireachtas source

I would like to say two things in response to the Deputy. First, I am alarmed to hear that there was a delay of the magnitude he suggested. Part of the reform agenda involves the introduction of more efficiencies in this area. Obviously, that is a matter for my colleague, the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation. Second, the case mentioned by the Deputy once more underscores the importance of providing for interim relief, which is not the norm in labour related legislation. It should be possible to go and get interim relief for people. I was anxious to provide for that as a unique feature of this Bill. It was pointed out by those who were resistant to such a provision that it is not the norm in legislation on labour matters.