Joe Carey (Clare, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

I welcome the Minister. She has already covered a lot of ground. On the enhanced remit of the Department itself, the Minister referred to this change. I welcome the change, especially the new remit in labour affairs and labour law. She made reference to 11 pieces of legislation that need to be enacted. Where do they stand? Does the Minister hope to be in a position to bring much of that legislation before the Houses in the near future?

On the employment (miscellaneous provisions) Bill, I welcome the Taoiseach's statement of a number of months ago. How advanced are works in that regard and when will the Bill be presented to the Houses for debate?