Kathleen Funchion
Question:145. Deputy Kathleen Funchion asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth if the Joint Labour Committee has met; and the progress being made. [5323/22]
View answerThursday, 3 February 2022
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The establishment of a Joint Labour Committee for Early Years Services in late 2021 is a significant and welcome development. As the Deputy is aware, its establishment follows a process of engagement with relevant stakeholders that I began in December 2020. I know that the move to establish the Committee has been welcomed by both union and employer representatives.
In line with the provisions of the Industrial Relations Acts, the Joint Labor Committee is independent in its functions, and neither I nor my officials have a role in its statutory processes. Should the Joint Labour Committee formulate proposals for an Employment Regulation Order, it will publish a notice confirming the matter and seeking representations.
The Secretary to the Joint Labour Committee has advised that the Committee has met on three occasions to date.
Question No. 146 answered with Question No. 135.