Séamus Healy (Tipperary South, Independent)

Is it not true that the Fianna Fáil-Progressive Democrats Government has maintained a culture of support for the race to the bottom, as seen in Irish Ferries? Is it not true the Government opposed the EU ferries directive last year? Will the Government now support the directive? Is it not true the Government supported this type of action by Irish Ferries with the MV Normandy last year? Is it not true the Government supported the services directive, effectively a charter for this type of race to the bottom? Is it not true the Taoiseach kept his mouth shut while his EU Commissioner supported a similar action in Sweden by a Latvian company? There has been a deafening silence on the Taoiseach's part on this matter. Will the Minister support the day of action by Irish workers against Irish Ferries on 9 December?

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