Phil Hogan (Carlow-Kilkenny, Fine Gael)

Does the Minister of State agree it would be more appropriate to adjust sub-minimum rates of pay in the context of national pay talks than to continue to require people to bring cases to the Labour Court? We need to ensure this country remains competitive, for example by ensuring that people receive appropriate levels of pay. Such issues should be resolved during the new pay round. Does the Minister of State agree it would be more appropriate to approach the matter in that context, rather then involving the machinery of the Labour Court?

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