Duncan Smith (Dublin Fingal, Labour) | Oireachtas source

We absolutely do because it is very easy to say that people are leaving various jobs because of the housing crisis or low pay. While they are definitely factors for medical scientists, there are also really important career progression issues and other technical issues which are distinct to this industrial relations dispute. We cannot lose sight of that, which is why we need a keen eye to remain on this. The workers are not out on the picket line and the journalists and politicians are not out with them, getting their news lines and social media posts, but real work and meaningful engagement must begin. Those of us on this side of the House can lose a bit of connection because the issue is with the Government now. It is with the Minister's side. We really need to get this resolved. This is an anomaly and a mistake that dates back 20 years. As I said in the House yesterday, it is a campaign for parity that goes back almost 50 years. I hope that what has happened over the last week will finally lead to a just resolution.

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