Seán Sherlock (Cork East, Labour)

The ultimate aim is to ensure that the rights of workers are vindicated. We all have that interest at heart. The second aim is to ensure that corporate social responsibility is adhered to and that there is some degree of corporate governance. I agree with the Deputies on the perceived Byzantine structures of Vita Cortex. We must also remember that Vita Cortex was a recipient of State funding. It would be in the interests of this State to ensure that we can shine a light on those companies in some way. If there is a mechanism through which a query can be made to the Director of Corporate Enforcement about the company structure, then I actively encourage people to use it.

It is impossible to say at this stage what the premise of the discussions will be. The LRC extended the invitation just today and I hope that both parties will agree to engage in that process. We should see where we can go from there. Other points were raised in respect of the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation meeting with both sides and with company management. I will take back those points to the Minister.

We need to ensure that the State will use its force in a positive sense to ensure that workers' rights are vindicated. We are not going to rest on that-----

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