Richard Bruton (Dublin North Central, Fine Gael)

This amendment is essentially technical in nature and it will ensure that the legislation aligns properly with the EU directive. Article 3.1(f) of the directive lists overtime as a constituent element that goes to make up basic working and employment conditions. Although overtime is listed as a component element in the definition of pay provided in the Bill, it is not included in the definition of basic working and employment conditions. In order for the legislation to be correctly aligned with the directive, overtime should also be included under that definition and that is the intention behind the amendment.