Seanad debates

Wednesday, 14 May 2003

Redundancy Payments Bill 2003: Second Stage.

 

I welcome the measure to eliminate the distinction between workers under and over 41 years which I never understood. In traditional and long-established companies such as Square D the majority of the workers displaced as a result of the closure will probably receive the redundancy package as a golden handshake, as they will, given the current climate, probably find themselves unemployed indefinitely. Many who have given upwards of 30 years of service will go into retirement. It appears the Bill will not cater for the ongoing and unusual case of Square D and may result in discrimination against one group as a result of choices made earlier. I ask the Minister to address this issue.

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