Robert Troy (Longford-Westmeath, Fianna Fail) | Oireachtas source

Yesterday evening, I met a number of the workers protesting and picketing outside the Tesco branch of Longford. It is one of the eight shops out on strike. Although there are only 250 staff out of a workforce of over 10,000 affected by the savage cuts to terms and conditions, 100% of the employees in Longford went out in solidarity with their colleagues.

The Taoiseach's programme for Government gives a commitment to protect employees' rights. What is the Government's intention to ensure the rights of the workers in Tesco, albeit a small minority? How does the Taoiseach intend to ensure their rights are protected into the future?

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