Damien English (Meath West, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

The report was published in 2016. When the authors were here, they told the committee that they dealt with a very specific situation, that they had a narrow terms of reference, and that is what they made their recommendations on. The recommendations were taken on board at the time by various Departments. A decision was made that it was not necessary to implement them as they were. We are reviewing that. We are discussing the report because of recent developments. I had not heard it referred to over the past three or four years. It is very significant this year because people are linking it to other examples. I am not sure that there is a relevant link but that is why we are having this discussion. However, it is appropriate that we review the legislation to see if we can strengthen it. I am all for strengthening workers' rights, and I know the Deputy is, and that is what we are here to do.