Paul Gavan (Sinn Fein) | Oireachtas source

No problem. Similar large companies have been named and trade unions make the very same point. There is a problem. The European Commission has launched an infringement notice against the Government because of the problem with the legislation.

I do not understand why the Department has not taken up the suggestion from Kevin Duffy, an incredibly well-respected man, who suggested there is a model to revolve this very easily by using the European Employees (Provision of Information Consultation) Act 2006. There is a model in terms of mediation followed by binding recommendations from the Labour Court that either side can seek. Is there an ideological problem? If there is, it does not run true in terms of the positive comments the Minister has made regarding legislation for collective bargaining. I do not understand why he is not actively taking up that suggestion because clearly there is a problem with the legislation.

Seven trade unions have asked to meet the Minister. That is how seriously they view the issue. I attended a conference with a host of trade unions some months back. This is a massive issue. Will he commit to that request and meet the leaders of the seven largest trade unions in Europe to discuss this issue?