Paschal Donohoe (Dublin Central, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

Again, I point to the fact that Ireland has been proactive in this area in the recent past. Chapter 19 which forms part of the accession process for Turkey and in which Ireland played a leading role through the Tánaiste during its EU Presidency refers employment law and social policy. As a member state, we have raised this issue and will raise it again at the meeting that will take place in June.

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