David Cullinane (Sinn Fein) | Oireachtas source

I move amendment No. 61:

In page 42, lines 31 to 33, to delete all words from and including “but” in line 31 down to and including “1977” in line 33.

The purpose of the amendment is to remove the proposed cap on re-engagement and reinstatement which was introduced by the Government on Committee Stage. The Irish Congress of Trade Unions has warned that the inclusion of this provision is a significant step backwards for equality rights and may be in breach of Article 18 of the EU equality directive, which relates to compensation and reparation. I ask the Minister to respond to ICTU's concerns, which Sinn Féin shares.