Vol. 551 No. 4
42 Mr. Naughten asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment if her Department will ensure a company (details supplied) in County Roscommon honours the Labour Court agreement with its employees; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [10836/02]
The Labour Court operates as an industrial relations tribunal, hearing both sides in trade disputes and then issuing recommendations setting out its opinion on the dispute and the terms on which it should be settled. While these recommendations are not binding on the parties concerned, the parties are expected to give serious consideration to the court's recommendation. Ultimately, however, responsibility for the settlement of a dispute rests with the parties.
