Louise O'Reilly (Dublin Fingal, Sinn Fein) | Oireachtas source

This committee meeting has provided the time and the space to clear up that potential misunderstanding, which is very important.

Mr. Collins gave an example of a scenario where the mechanism did not work. Clearly his organisation was left outside and its influence was denied so, therefore, the deal that was struck was not a good one. Is there an example of a company or organisation where a seat is provided? All or most of the trade unions will have retired members' associations, and those retirees have a right to go to conference and participate in the work of the trade union. Are there examples of good practice in workplaces that are big, small or middle sized? I mean, on a grace-and-favour voluntary basis but clearly not legally mandated and where retired members have had a chance to have an input. It might be that there is no example but, if so, it would be very helpful to know.