Billy Kelleher (Cork North Central, Fianna Fail)

They should bring it to NERA's attention.

Similarly, it has been alleged that Ireland is one of only three EU member states which has failed to legislate for equal treatment for agency workers in terms of pay and conditions of employment. However, the position is far more complex than that portrayed. For example, in those member states where legislation is complemented by collective agreements, deviation from the equal wage clause in legislation may be permitted.

There is also wide variation in the nature and extent of wider employment rights and working conditions available to agency workers in collective agreements, such as in the case of statutory sick pay and pension rights. In addition, in some member states various restrictions and prohibitions are in place in which agency working is excluded from whole sectors of economic activity. This also reduces opportunities for agency workers.

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