Paul Kehoe (Wexford, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

I ask its representatives to reflect on the language they use when they are chatting to the Deputy but I do not accept that for one minute.

The most important aspect is it is necessary to ensure that all work arrangements meet all the provisions of the directive and that there is dialogue with the representative associations. There has been dialogue in the past and that dialogue will continue right into the future when we talk about the directive. Complex work has to be carried out. On the other side of that, litigation has been brought forward. Of course, I must be cognisant of the language that I use when I speak about the directive, but the representative associations will be kept fully informed on the position regarding the directive going forward.

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