Gerry Adams (Louth, Sinn Fein)

I do not want to interrupt the Government Chief Whip. I note from the legislative programme that the Government plans to introduce in this term an industrial relations (amendment) Bill to address the issues arising from the recent High Court challenge to the joint labour committee system. In the spirit of constructive opposition, I suggest the Government simply endorse the Sinn Féin Industrial Relations (Amendment) (No. 2) Bill, which will be debated in the House on Friday. The legislation will provide for the continued protection of the poorest and most vulnerable workers in society. I make this offer as a means of finding space in the clár to discuss other business.

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