Seán Kyne (Galway West, Fine Gael)
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I welcome the panellists. The Minister earlier said that there is broad support for the proposed framework from representative organisations for employers and employees, and a desire for it to be put in place as soon as possible. Does that surprise the witnesses or is it welcome that there is a general consensus that this is necessary for harmonious relations? It is also stated under head 5, and I asked the Minister about this, that the Labour Court shall not register any such agreements unless it is satisfied that the registration agreement is likely to promote harmonious relations. In what general areas does Mr. Mulvey think that the court would not register agreements? The basis of an agreement is that both sides come together and want to sign that agreement. On what basis does he think that might not be registered by the court? The last REA provisions included six sectors. Does he think the new framework would allow an increase in the number of sectors interested in putting in place regulations? Does he think this is likely, discussed or possible?