Alice-Mary Higgins (Independent) | Oireachtas source

In regard to the discussion on labour rights and employment pay rates, while all Members know good and bad employers, there are facts and figures provided by the Low Pay Commission with which to work. There are also very clear targets relating to this area, such as those under the sustainable development goals and gender equality. The figures and information we have, such as the Low Pay Commission examination of women in the hospitality industry and the sustainable development goals targets for where we need to be in terms of the 40% lowest incomes, are factual matters that could usefully feed into the examination by the Department and which I may be examining on Report Stage in terms of further amendments.