Mary Lou McDonald (Dublin Central, Sinn Fein) | Oireachtas source

We are all agreed that the manner in which the Debenhams workers have been treated by their former employer is a shame and a disgrace. This week, Members from across the House, including ourselves in Sinn Féin, Solidarity - People Before Profit, the Labour Party, the Social Democrats, the Independent Group, the Rural Independent Group and others have come together to call on the Government to intervene. We agree that the actions of KPMG are wrong. When workers in this country go looking for their rights, they should not be taken to court and there is now a need for an urgent intervention from the Taoiseach because a resolution to this dispute is possible. The High Court has recognised the scope for engagement between KPMG and workers to this end. Yesterday, the Taoiseach said he was willing to convene a meeting between KPMG and the workers' representatives. I would like him to state today when he will convene that meeting.

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