Eamon Ryan (Dublin Bay South, Green Party) | Oireachtas source

It is difficult to comment on a specific case. If the Deputy sends me the details, I will look into it. I agree with the general point about supporting the role of and acknowledging the need for and benefit of trade unions in our country. The strength of our country is that we have a partnership approach in which trade unions have a critical role to play. When the rights of people are infringed, as in the example provided, we need mechanisms to protect them. Trade unions have a valuable and important role. I do not disagree with the Deputy's general argument but I cannot comment on the specifics of the case.

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