Oireachtas Joint and Select Committees

Wednesday, 22 June 2022

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation

European Works Councils and Related Irish Legislation: Discussion

Photo of James O'ConnorJames O'Connor (Cork East, Fianna Fail) | Oireachtas source

That is fascinating. I think that because of Brexit, there has been a change of circumstances in the UK. A significant number of these are based in the UK, under the legal remits that were formerly in place when it was a member of the EU. There is now an opportunity to bring those from the UK and into Ireland. As the witnesses pointed out, spreading these around the country could benefit the Irish economy, workers and businesses. Has SIPTU been preparing for this increase? What can the Government do to push this further and make Ireland the undisputed hub, post Brexit, of what was going on in the UK? We could have an opportunity to host these in Ireland. That is exciting, positive work that the committee could assist the witnesses with if they have recommendations.

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