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Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 23 April 2013

Tuesday, 23 April 2013

Questions (133)

Mary Lou McDonald

Question:

133. Deputy Mary Lou McDonald asked the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation if he has received a copy of the Labour Court Review of ten existing JLC; and if he will outline when he will be able to form a view of its recommendations. [18616/13]

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The new Section 41A of Industrial Relations Act 1946 (inserted by Section 11 of the Industrial Relations (Amendment) Act 2012) provides that reviews of each Joint Labour Committee (JLC) will be carried out by the Labour Court, as soon as practicable after the commencement of the Act, and at least once every 5 years thereafter. In this context, the Labour Court appointed Ms Janet Hughes to undertake the review of the 10 existing JLCs on its behalf. The Review was completed on 12 April last. The review assisted the Labour Court's deliberations as to whether any JLC should be abolished, maintained in its current form, amalgamated with another JLC or its establishment order amended and the Labour Court is required to make recommendations to me to this effect.

The Labour Court submitted its report of the review and recommendations in relation to the 10 existing JLCs to me yesterday, 22 April. The report is detailed, comprehensive and complex and will require careful examination and consideration. I propose to take some time for that consideration and I would hope to be in a position to indicate my response shortly.

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