Simon Coveney (Cork South Central, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

On the industrial dispute between some SIPTU workers and Pfizer, I am glad to say the WRC has invited both parties back in for discussions. There is a Labour Court recommendation that was put together on this issue, which the company and management accepted and the workers decided not to accept, which is their right. I hope that talks can take place in the WRC and get a positive outcome. Pfizer has been an extraordinarily good and positive employer in Ireland and has invested hundreds of millions of euro in our economy. This is an issue that needs to be resolved but I am confident that the industrial relations machinery of the State can be effective in this case, and I am glad that both sides are engaging.

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