Frances Fitzgerald (Dublin Mid West, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

I have been highlighting a range of actions which we need to take, and are taking, to deal with the Deputy's point about the gender pay gap. By this series of actions, we will arrive at a point when there is more equality on the gender pay gap. Many things can be done. Reversing the cuts to the minimum wage makes a difference. Promoting wage transparency by requiring companies with more than 50 employees to complete wage surveys and giving a strengthened role to the Low Pay Commission regarding the gender pay gap all make a difference, as well as what I said about child care.

Regarding Tesco, we appeal to, advise and encourage the parties to use the offices of the Workplace Relations Commission, WRC, and Labour Court. That is where this will be dealt with.

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