Oireachtas Joint and Select Committees

Thursday, 21 September 2023

Joint Oireachtas Committee on the Implementation of the Good Friday Agreement

Finance and Economics: Discussion (Resumed)

Photo of Frances BlackFrances Black (Independent)
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I have one quick question. It is slightly different to the topic this morning. It is refreshing, in fairness, to hear them speak this morning about how they represent workers across the Border and across the communal divide in the North.

I am also aware that trade unions play an important role in the movement against racism and discrimination of all kinds. The shameful events that happened outside Leinster House yesterday underscore the importance of that work. Can our guests say a little about trade unionism as a unifying force when it comes to the events that happened yesterday?

What can be done from a trade union perspective?