Enda Kenny (Mayo, Fine Gael)

I understand that an extension is being sought in respect of this date. The Dáil will sit on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday for other business. There is an awareness of the requirement in respect of the directive that there be agreement on it among the trade unions. There is an issue about the derogation period. I along with the Tánaiste met with representatives of the Irish Congress of Trade Unions and we discussed coming to an agreement that would allow the directive to be transposed. I cannot give the Deputy the up to date position as of this time but I will ask the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Employment to do so as of this morning.

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