Bertie Ahern (Dublin Central, Fianna Fail)

I wanted to answer the Deputy's question on the workplace agenda. The Government said that it would deal with several such issues concerning the displacement factor and protection of workers and their rights. In the agreement, we have listed a host of areas where we require legislative changes. We must enforce the existing legislation, but it is also a matter of new legislation. There are several measures, and we must strengthen the labour inspectorate. The Government is anxious to do so and has made clear commitments on which it wishes to act. They cannot all be fulfilled overnight and we have started work on those based on legislation.

Relevant details of the NESF reports should go to the line Ministers.

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