Seanad debates
Wednesday, 25 February 2015
Workplace Relations Bill 2014: Committee Stage (Resumed)
10:30 am
Richard Bruton (Dublin North Central, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source
We have no evidence that there are many cases of this nature where a misapplication of the law is clogging up the system. If an inappropriate remedy is made and the case is appealed, they rehear the evidence and decide what is the appropriate remedy. I know of no evidence that the system is being clogged by the type of cases to which the Senator refers. I will consult people in the field but it has not been brought to my attention that rights commissioners are making decisions that do not properly apply the law. A person might dispute the judgment they reach and that is his or her entitlement. That is what is appealed to the Labour Court, not a false interpretation of the law, as I understand it. However, I will take the opportunity to get-----
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