Arthur Morgan (Louth, Sinn Fein)
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Question 178: To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment if he will introduce legislation to enshrine the right of parents of children under the age of five to work part-time. [25510/05]

Tony Killeen (Clare, Fianna Fail)
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The question of the introduction of flexible working hours is a matter for negotiation between employees or a trade union acting on their behalf and employers. I have no plans to introduce flexible working hours on a statutory basis for all employees.