Seanad debates
Wednesday, 12 October 2005
Employees (Provision of Information and Consultation) Bill 2005: Committee Stage.
12:00 pm
Paul Coghlan (Fine Gael)
Senator Quinn's argument makes total sense. I am sure Senators McDowell and O'Toole, who know more than me about such matters, would not disagree with the proposed definition of a "trade union". Senator Quinn is right to ask for a definition of the word "undertaking" to be included in the Bill. While it is not defined in the Bill, I understand the word is defined in the relevant EU directive. I am not familiar with the EU definition, but I ask the Minister of State to confirm that it exists. I agree with Senator Quinn that the definitions in question are needed.
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