Joe Costello (Dublin Central, Labour)

Why has the services directive not been passed into law? We have only until the end of next year to do so. We must address this issue quickly.

Also, we should pass the agency workers' directive which is currently awaiting transposition in Irish law. Why not do that? Why has the migrant workers' directive not been passed? It is causing mayhem in terms of employment of migrant workers in the service industry and, especially in restaurants, an issue raised yesterday by the migrant workers' centre? What is the position in respect of the compliance Bill? We must deal with that legislation. The Government must, first and foremost, show good faith at home.

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