Michael McNamara (Clare, Independent) | Oireachtas source

I thank Mr. Carroll and what he said is noted and understood. Turning to one other issue, Mr. Healy agreed that MII would meet with SIPTU in response to the line of questioning from Deputy Duncan Smith. Equally and correctly, Mr. Healy pointed out that MII is a representative body of several different firms. It seems, however, that several reports, including one from the European Federation of Food, Agriculture and Tourism Trade Unions, to which SIPTU is affiliated, on outbreaks of Covid-19 in several countries, certainly not by any stretch limited to Ireland, refer to access for trade unions to sites in Ireland as being extremely challenging. Ms McGinley of Migrant Rights Centre Ireland spoke about workers being afraid to be seen to be joining trade unions, talking to trade unions or talking to the MRCI or anybody about their rights. While the MII might be prepared to talk to trade unions, will its members be willing to allow trade unions into their workplaces?