Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 28 September 2005
646 Mr. F. McGrath asked the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment if, in view of the light of the powers vested in him by section 38 (1) and (2) of the Industrial Relations Act 1990, he will reconsider his reply to Parliamentary Questions Nos. 378 and 379 of 21 June 2005; and seek to bring a long running dispute to a conclusion in the interests of the person concerned. [24317/05]
Amharc ar fhreagraSection 38(1) of the Industrial Relations Act 1990 relates only to trade disputes that affect the public interest. Section 38(2) of the Industrial Relations Act 1990 relates only to trade disputes of special importance. Based on the details supplied by the Deputy, neither section 38 (1) nor (2) is relevant to this dispute.
It is ultimately the responsibility of the parties concerned to ensure the resolution of their differences. One or both of the parties to a trade dispute may refer it to the expert services of the State's dispute settling machinery. The experience and expertise of these services are available free of charge to disputing parties and offer them the best avenue for resolving their differences.
