Róisín Shortall (Dublin North West, Independent) | Oireachtas source

Today the Unite trade union made it very clear that what is being proposed here is wholly inadequate. It is most regrettable that the Minister did not agree to meet the group of parliamentarians who are working with the Waterford Crystal workers or with their union representatives to discuss this legislation. The Minister seems to be trying to head off any ruling from the High Court in this regard. Her actions are in stark contrast to those of the UK Government----

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