Peadar Tóibín (Meath West, Sinn Fein) | Oireachtas source

Before the legislation was brought into play, there was a wide-ranging consultation process. This consultation process is ongoing after the legislation has been passed and I cannot understand the need for it. The Government knew what was involved in regard to the legislation but it appears no preparatory work has been done. It seems likely it will take the full length of time this Administration is in office to get very important subcontracting legislation through. My previous question was also about subcontracting. The subcontracting area is in crisis and it is a mess both for subcontractors and workers working in the area. I cannot understand, therefore, why it is taking the Government so long to implement this vital legislation.

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