Tony Killeen (Clare, Fianna Fail)

With regard to sectoral agreements, the Deputy and the House are aware that a review of the joint labour committee is under way. It is clear there is less need for some of the sectoral agreements than previously. There are some sectors in which I would like to see new JLCs introduced, specifically for domestic workers and workers in some areas of the health sector. This is under consideration but has not been completed. I do not accept that the national minimum wage is or could be perceived as an alternative to the JLC and sectoral rates. That would not be acceptable.

The Comerama issue has been raised on the Adjournment previously. The Leas-Cheann Comhairle, Deputies Hogan and McGuinness and others-——

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