Seán Crowe (Dublin South West, Sinn Fein) | Oireachtas source

PDFORRA represents public service workers. There is no legitimate reason it does not deserve to have its voice heard, just like any other public service representative body. The Minister of State mentioned the motion that was passed in the Dáil, but, again, he says he will wait and see. How long are workers to wait? The rights of those working in the Defence Forces should not be less than those of any other worker. Again, we have a situation where more cases are being dragged through the courts. The Government needs to act. This is one area that could be addressed to raise morale in the Defence Forces. The motion passed by the Dáil called on the Government to bring forward legislation to provide for implementation of the working time directive within a six-month period. Will the Minister of State abide by that timeline? Will the working time directive be adhered to within a six-month period? That was also included in the motion passed by the Dáil.

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