Louise O'Reilly (Dublin Fingal, Sinn Fein)
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I want to reserve a small portion of my time to have a brief conversation with Mr. Berney on aviation.

I had a conversation with Mr. McDonnell earlier on the pandemic unemployment payment, PUP, workers and workers' rights. I note he referred in his submission to two pieces of legislation, one of which I brought forward concerning domestic violence leave, and both of which are small amendments to the Organisation of Working Time Act 1997. He stated very clearly he and his organisation are not in the habit of opposing legislation on workers' rights. I offer him the opportunity to put his views on the record. For my benefit and that of the other members, will outline what legislation in support of workers' rights his organisation has welcomed and supported? I can see he has no great enthusiasm for the legislation to which he referred in his submission to the committee. He also referenced the sick pay scheme. I ask him to provide an example of two pieces of legislation on workers' rights he has welcomed. He has the opportunity to put that on the record.