Seán Haughey (Dublin North Central, Fianna Fail)

The context is the Towards 2016 social partnership agreement. The social partners have agreed proposals for the ongoing development of the plc sector. Negotiations are continuing between the Irish Vocational Educational Association and the TUI. They began this time last year. To date, eight meetings have been held between the Department and representatives of the social partners. I hope to be able to report progress in the new year and secure agreement between all parties in order that the plc sector can continue to flourish and develop.

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