David Norris (Independent) | Oireachtas source

I move amendment No. 26:

In page 24, between lines 17 and 18, to insert the following:

“(c) who has a minimum of seven years practical experience in representing employees and/or employers in employment cases before the Workplace Commission and/or the Labour Relations Commission and/or the Employment Appeals Tribunal and/or the Equality Tribunal and/or the Labour Court.”.

The provisions relating to the appointment of a registrar as they currently stand mean an individual who is an employee of the State could be appointed. A registrar should be a person who has practical experience before the employment fora now and into the future. The reason for this is to ensure people bring practical and relevant experience and apply the same.