Andrew Doyle (Wicklow, Fine Gael)

No. 2 on the legislative list is the industrial relations (miscellaneous provisions) Bill to amend the law regarding JLCs. This is causing a number of problems in the catering industry and in restaurant and bars located outside Dublin and needs to be harmonised. In view of the fact we are entering the tourist season, can this Bill be brought forward as quickly as possible?

A Bill on the sale of alcohol is expected to be published in the middle of the year but needs to be addressed much more quickly. Does the Government intend to proceed with a Bill to increase funding from the Exchequer for the George Mitchell fund?

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