John Brady (Wicklow, Sinn Fein) | Oireachtas source

We are aware that accelerated provisions were introduced on two fronts with regard to rest after a specific period at the weekend. That is to be welcomed. We have been told on many occasions that there is ongoing engagement with the representative bodies with regard to the implementation of the working time directive. Unfortunately, the last meeting with the representative bodies was on 24 July 2019, despite repeated attempts to have a meeting convened. Every two months, requests for a meeting are made but no meeting has yet been convened. Despite what the Minister said in his response, the reality is it is not happening.

We have repeatedly heard from the Minister and the former Minister of State, Deputy Kehoe, that legislation is forthcoming yet no legislation has come forward and there is no specific timeframe for legislation to ensure the working time directive is fully implemented. I ask the Minister to outline that process.

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