Pat Gallagher (Donegal South West, Fianna Fail)

The Minister plans to make a formal announcement about the establishment of the DTA soon. Legislation to establish it is at an advanced stage of preparation. In line with the draft ten-year social partnership framework agreement, Towards 2016, the Minister will consult the trade unions and other interested parties during drafting of the legislation. We hope the legislation will be published by the end of this session or this year.

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