James O'Connor (Cork East, Fianna Fail)
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Looking at the existing legal framework in Ireland, would the witnesses say that we do not really have the strongest dispute resolution mechanisms? The former Labour Court chair, Kevin Duffy, devised a simple model that can be used within the existing WRC framework. It is based more on mediation than arbitration. Is there any legislation that we as politicians and legislators need to tease out? We cannot deal with the hotel prices and market, unfortunately. Is there anything to be said about improving our system, including strengthening legislation and working with Departments to ensure that Ireland can get this business? It might be different to how European work council disputes are addressed in Germany, the Netherlands or Belgium. I do not have the strongest knowledge on the topic but it has been brought to my attention. Getting involved in it post Brexit is a fabulous idea for Ireland. Do the witnesses have any position on that issue?