Feargal Quinn (Independent)

I move amendment No. 48:

In page 11, subsection (2), lines 1 and 2, to delete "collective representation" and substitute "to be informed and consulted through their representatives (as defined under this Act)".

I hope no one minds my choice of words but this amendment aims to correct defective wording, as it strays a million miles from both the wording and the intent of the directive we are transposing into law. What is at issue here is not the matter of collective representation, which is a much wider and complicated area that this Bill should not regulate. This legislation would deal with the right of employees to be informed and consulted through their representatives. We should spell this out instead of using what I refer to as inappropriate and misleading language to convey the point. The case for the amendment is a valid one and the Minister of State should take it into account.