Oireachtas Joint and Select Committees

Wednesday, 3 July 2024

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation

Engagement with the Department of Enterprise Trade and Employment

10:00 am

Photo of Peter BurkePeter Burke (Longford-Westmeath, Fine Gael)
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We have three different sectoral orders that are being used to try to improve the conditions of workers, be it in the cleaning sector, security or childcare. All have seen improvements over the last number of weeks. I have told the Senator quite clearly that we have set a process in place to respond to the directive from Europe through LEEF. We are going to meet the target in terms of having a plan with regard to collective bargaining published, and we are also seeking advice with regard to legislative change regarding the good faith engagement and the transfer of power from the JLCs to the Labour Court.