Micheál Martin (Cork South Central, Fianna Fail)

This was not an accurate interpretation of what was in the directive. There is a specific derogation from the country of origin principle for the posting of workers directive. In other words it is specifically the case that any employee sent to this country to deliver a service would have to work under Irish labour market conditions, including the minimum wage or other registered agreements, conditions of annual leave, working time and all other protections we take for granted.

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