Catherine Noone (Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

It is clear that what I am asking for is straightforward, intended by law, in place and has not been activated. I am frustrated that it has not been put in place because of industrial relations issues. I have no idea what that means or what all that is about. I appreciate that the Minister of State is obliging me and the Minister, Deputy Varadkar, by coming here to give me this response, which is for the most part what I know. The last paragraph is frustrating for me and means that I have to go and further investigate this matter. I will not leave it at this. This is the first that I have heard of whatever issues there are. I would really like to know what is going on and what other legal and service issues have not been put in place because of such disputes which, as I said, are news to me. I appreciate that the Minister of State most likely cannot go into detail because there are industrial relations issues and is most likely unaware of what the details are. I will be taking up the matter with the Minister, Deputy Varadkar, as soon as I see him.