Seanad debates

Wednesday, 25 February 2015

Workplace Relations Bill 2014: Committee Stage (Resumed)

 

Government amendment No. 85: In page 41, to delete lines 9 to 20 and substitute the following:“(11) (a) In proceedings before an adjudication officer in respect of a complaint presented, or dispute referred, under this Part, the complainant or respondent to the complaint or dispute (including a complainant or such a respondent to whom paragraph (b) applies) may be accompanied and represented by—(i) a trade union official within the meaning of section 11 of the Act of 1990, (ii) an official of a body that, in the opinion of the adjudication officer, represents the interests of employers, (iii) a practising barrister or practising solicitor, or (iv) any other person, if the adjudication officer so permits.(b) In proceedings before an adjudication officer in respect of a complaint presented, or dispute referred, under this Part, the complainant or respondent to the complaint or dispute may, if he or she has not yet attained the age of 18 years, be accompanied and represented by his or her parent or guardian.”.

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