Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 31 March 2022
478. Deputy Holly Cairns asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the steps he is taking as a result of a Workplace Relations Commission ruling that found gender-based pay discrimination in a State body under his remit (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17395/22]
View answerThe resolution of disputes between employers and employees is a matter in the first instance for the parties involved. For its part, the State provides independent industrial relations dispute mechanisms via the Workplace Relations Commission (WRC) and the Labour Court to assist parties to resolve matters. In this case, I am advised that Teagasc is appealing the WRC Adjudication Officer's decision to the Labour Court. Accordingly, it would not be appropriate for me to comment on the matter further.
