Alan Dillon (Mayo, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

I welcome our guests. First, the Workplace Relations Commission is the statutory body that conducts inspections and prosecutes employers who break the law. Do the unions value the work of the WRC? Have there been issues concerning its operation?

Second, Patricia King, Secretary General, ICTU represents both SIPTU and Unite on the hospitality and tourism forum, which is co-chaired by the Tánaiste and the Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media, Deputy Catherine Martin. In terms of both unions and workers having a voice on the forum, what has been the feedback on discussions and representation? Do the witnesses feel that the Government has responded in a way that ensures that money for low-income earners has improved following the introduction of the Living Wage Bill and the Payment of Wages (Amendment) (Tips and Gratuities) Bill?

Chairman:Does the Deputy wish to address that to a representative of each organisation or someone specific?