Jonathan O'Brien (Cork North Central, Sinn Fein)
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Question 367: To ask the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation if, when the Equality Tribunal's functions are transferred, he will retain the equal status function of the Tribunal in the newly constituted body. [20460/12]

Richard Bruton (Dublin North Central, Fine Gael)
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The issue of how best to deal with the equal status function of the Equality Tribunal on foot of the reform of the Workplace Relations bodies is under active consideration. Officials of my Department are in discussion with the Officials of the Department of Justice and Equality together with other interested parties in relation to the matter.

My Colleague, the Minister for Justice and Equality and myself are open to constructive suggestions and advice from all interested parties in relation to this issue. When all relevant matters and proposals have been considered a decision as to the most effective way of dealing with the Equal Status functions of the Equality Tribunal will be made and the appropriate measures put in place to give effect to the decision.