Joan Burton (Dublin West, Labour) | Oireachtas source

I thank the Deputies. I understand that the issues we have debated in recent times are very difficult. There has been a very intense negotiation of mediation with the Waterford Crystal workers. I had been attempting to have mediation done on the matter over a protracted period. I was not able to bring forward the amendment which I tabled on Report Stage before then because the mediation had not been completed. I am pleased to say the mediation is now complete. The Bill will go to the Seanad tomorrow. It will be for the former workers in Waterford Crystal to make a decision on the recommendation of the mediator, the chairperson of the Labour Relations Commission. I thank the Deputies for giving the time and space to allow the Report Stage amendment to go forward.

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