Mary Harney (Dublin Mid West, Progressive Democrats)

Officials on behalf of the Government made presentations overseas encouraging companies to tender for work here to complete the national development plan. At the time they were made everybody was told they would be subject to European tender procedures, labour laws would have to be honoured and there could be no discrimination. No doubt was left about this in the official presentations made by officials in a number of cities overseas to encourage companies to enter the Irish market. The Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment will publish the labour inspectors' report if and when he can. He has given a commitment that a debate will be held in the House. Clearly, if there is any legislative gap on this matter, it will be rectified.

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