Paul Kehoe (Wexford, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

I speak to the ranks as well. They are probably the most important people within the organisation because they are the people on the ground. If the Deputy wants to pass on my details, I will talk to that member of the ranks as well.

It would be totally inappropriate of me to expect the outcome of the conciliation and arbitration scheme or any legislative changes that may be required. The Deputy spoke about the Industrial Relations (Amendment) Bill. That is a matter for the Minister for Business, Enterprise and Innovation, Deputy Humphreys. If the Deputy submits a parliamentary question to the Minister's Department for written or oral reply, I have no doubt that she will give him a full and comprehensive response.

I have asked that the review be concluded within six months. I will then consider its findings. I have left the terms of reference of the review very broad so that both representative associations will be very much involved in the review.

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