Ms Lisa McKeon:

In 2018, we brought it from UK law into Irish law. It could be deemed that we take advantage of the fact there is no dispute resolution in Ireland but that is not the case. Like anything, everyone wants to sing from the same hymn sheet. If everyone knows how they can go about their dispute, there is less ambiguity between us. In 2018, Oracle had a case brought to arbitration under UK law. We have overcome it. The outcomes came together and both sides took learnings. We still have to work with the EWC. We have to do consultations and have open dialogues and annual meetings. The relationship was bruised because we had to go straight to court. As the years have gone on, we have, thankfully, a great relationship. However, going straight to court naturally puts everyone's backs up. Oracle is in favour of this legislation and the insertion of that provision in order to allow dialogue to happen at the WRC and mediation. The whole point of the EWC and central management is to have dialogue on a day-to-day basis. We see the benefits involved.