Jonathan O'Brien (Cork North Central, Sinn Fein) | Oireachtas source

I will not add to what Deputy Burton has said but I contend that these workers are providing a fundamental public service. Everyone recognises that and they are funded by the public purse. For that reason alone, the Labour Court recommendation on them should be implemented. This is a Labour Court recommendation and failure to implement that by the Government undermines the court.

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