Alan Dillon (Mayo, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

I am not familiar with the detail of this specific case, but Ireland's system of industrial relations is essentially voluntary in nature. It has been a consistent policy of consecutive governments to support the development of the institutional framework within the WRC and the Labour Court. In this instance, we did receive advance notice of collective redundancies from the company which complied with the Protection of Employment Act in terms of supporting certain legal obligations. The consultation process has raised serious concerns, however, relating to what was being offered to the employees, who have the right to complain and to seek representation, which is what happened in this case. The machinery of the State is the WRC and Labour Court for any resolution.

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