Damien English (Meath, Fine Gael)
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Question 77: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs the effect of a recent ruling of a rights commissioner on the Protection of Employees (Fixed-Term Work) Act 2003 on his Department; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7638/05]

Conor Lenihan (Dublin South West, Fianna Fail)
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The implications of the rights commissioner's decision referred to by the Deputy are being carefully studied by the Department of Foreign Affairs and by the other Departments concerned in consultation with the Department of Finance. Some aspects of the decision raise fundamental issues for the Civil Service as an employer and may yet be referred to the Labour Court for consideration. The Deputy will appreciate that, in the circumstances, it would not be appropriate for me to comment further at this juncture.