Kathryn Reilly (Sinn Fein) | Oireachtas source

I move amendment No. 63:

In page 36, between lines 2 and 3, to insert the following:"(9) Where the provision of subsection (5)applies the case resolution officer may direct either or both parties to produce such documents, statements or particulars to the other party as the case resolution officer shall determine to include but not limited to an outline of any evidence, witness or documents either party intends to rely upon.".

The amendment provides for discovery. It has been pointed out to us by those representing employees that cases often do not get started on the first day of a hearing as the relevant documentation is unavailable. This measure would reduce the cost to the State of lost time and unnecessary delays in case progression.