Micheál Martin (Cork South Central, Fianna Fail) | Oireachtas source

I do not know what the local authority's view is with regard to this matter. In the first instance, the local authority has to respond if it feels it is the right approach and, indeed, the Minister as well. There are various frameworks to try to get issues like this resolved. I do not know what the situation is respect of the owner. I do not know the background at all, but I will raise the matter with the Minister.

Deputy Paul Murphy referred to Liffey Valley employees and the car park. This matter has been raised consistently in the House. These issues should be resolved through the normal employer-employee labour relations mechanisms. It does seem to be a very odd dispute. In my view, both sides should take steps to resolve this in the interests of all concerned. The public will be somewhat taken aback by what is occurring. Again, I do not have the full detailed background to the matter. I urge both sides to get into a process to get it resolved.

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