Ruairi Quinn (Dublin South East, Labour)
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Question 274: To ask the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the progress made to date with regard to his consultations regarding the possible establishment of a joint labour committee to protect the interests of domestic workers in the context of the social partnership talks; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18066/06]

Tony Killeen (Clare, Fianna Fail)
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The Labour Relations Commission commissioned the University of Limerick to carry out a review of the Joint Labour Committee system in 2005. Arising from this review and following bilateral consultations with the social partners and stakeholders, the Department prepared a paper as the basis for implementation of the review in further consultation with the social partners and stakeholders, in the context of the current partnership talks. Discussions with the social partners are ongoing regarding the appropriate measures to support the employment rights of domestic workers.