Ms Joanne Redmond:

On further alignment, all workers are entitled to be a member of a trade union. That is in place regardless of the status of their work permit. Where an employer recognises a trade union, they will be subject to any collective bargaining agreement in place. Where there is not a union, those workers will have the same engagement with the organisation as all other employees, Irish and European. IBEC is aware of the increasing desire for collectivism and is conscious of all stakeholders in all businesses, particularly employees. The Taoiseach and the Tánaiste have asked through the Labour Employer Economic Forum to review social dialogue and how that can be strengthened.