Ged Nash
Question:162. Deputy Ged Nash asked the Taoiseach if he will provide copies of all briefing materials he received for the labour employer economic forum meeting which took place on 4 April 2025. [18272/25]
View answerTuesday, 29 April 2025
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On 4 April I chaired the first plenary meeting of the Labour Employer Economic Forum (LEEF) since the formation of the new government.
The LEEF is made up of representatives from the government, employers and trade unions and provides for tripartite dialogue on economic and employment issues as they affect the labour market.
The meeting discussed latest economic and trade developments, in particular the challenges arising from the US decision to impose tariffs on imports from the European Union.
The meeting was also briefed on the potential to strengthen the all-island labour market for the benefit of employers and workers on the entire island.
There were also updates on preparation of Ireland’s Action Plan on the Promotion of Collective Bargaining; on a number of broader labour market policy developments; and on remote and blended working policies.
Finally, the meeting agreed to finalise a work programme for LEEF for the period ahead and to re-establish a number of sub-groups.
It is not standard practice to provide or publish copies of briefing materials provided to me ahead of meetings.