Alan Dillon (Mayo, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

As I said in my earlier contribution, Ireland has a robust suite of employment rights legislation to protect and support workers in redundancy situations. In the first instance, responsibility for the resolution of industrial disputes between employers and workers rests with the employer and the workers and their representatives. The programme for Government supports the critical role of the WRC and the Labour Court, if it gets to that situation, in the context of industrial relations and employment rights.

As the Deputy said earlier, we all welcome the fact the employees in the company have suspended their industrial action, which is very important. Their constructive discussions have led to a possible resolution and follow-up balloting by members. The Department will continue to ensure workers' rights are strengthened, that we have robust legislation in place and that we continue to support workers.

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