Marie Sherlock (Labour) | Oireachtas source

I thank IBEC and ICTU for attending this hearing today. I wish to ask about IBEC's support for collective bargaining. I heard what Ms McElwee said earlier. Specifically in regard to collective bargaining at enterprise level, does IBEC recognise that it is surely better to work issues out at enterprise level as opposed to at a social partner level or a sectoral level? I was looking at IBEC's submissions to the Low Pay Commission and it made a strong argument and a call for regional variations in the minimum wage because of the different costs of living. Does that not speak to a view that wages and conditions should be negotiated at enterprise level and not at a national level or sectoral level?