Bertie Ahern (Dublin Central, Fianna Fail)

On the last issue, the Government wants to see the Greencore situation resolved. I have already talked to people involved. I think 85 workers have not received their proper payments.

On the issue of employment rights, I am not sure what Deputy Rabbitte means in referring to the beginning of the year. This matter became a major issue last September with the Irish Ferries dispute. It was the subject of ongoing difficulties and negotiations right through September, October and November and was completed in talks in which I was directly involved on 4 December. It was from that period——

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