Finian McGrath (Dublin North Central, Independent)
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Question 137: To ask the Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment if she will support a matter (details supplied). [45771/09]

Dara Calleary (Mayo, Fianna Fail)
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The rights commissioners and the Labour Court act independently in carrying out their functions. Section 13(9) of the Industrial Relations Act 1969 provides that a party to a dispute in relation to which a rights commissioners has made a recommendation may appeal to the Labour Court against the recommendation and the parties to the dispute shall be bound by the Court's decision. In 2008, a total of 131 cases were referred to the Court under Section 13(9) of the Industrial Relations Act 1969, an increase of 27% over the previous year. I am satisfied that the current arrangements are appropriate and I have no plans to review this provision as proposed in the Deputy's question.