Cian O'Callaghan (Dublin Bay North, Social Democrats) | Oireachtas source

As the Taoiseach knows, section 39 workers do incredibly important work in home care, disability care, elder care and support services in our communities. Despite their Trojan work, they receive poor levels of pay. There is also the very serious issue of a lack of sustainable funding for this sector with increased costs, such as for auto-enrolment, coming down the line.

SIPTU is now balloting its members for strike action. Last week I met with the Irish Wheelchair Association which described the impact that this would have on its members in the vital services they run. The SIPTU ballot closes tomorrow so there is no time to be lost on this. When will section 39 workers get the pay they deserve which the Taoiseach promised during the election campaign?

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