Ivana Bacik (Labour) | Oireachtas source

Again, I raised this issue on Committee Stage. I thank SIPTU for raising with me the need to ensure there is explicit recognition of the role of trade unions in making this legislation effective across workplaces and in working constructively to ensure we address the gender pay gap. We are all conscious of the 14% gender pay gap that persists in this country and the fact that so many women see this inequity at a collective level. Because of that, we want to ensure there is a place in the legislation for trade unions and a recognition of their role in making the legislation truly effective. That is the purpose of these three amendments combined.