Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 13 December 2022
94. Deputy Louise O'Reilly asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment if he or his Department have any plans to strengthen the joint labour committees and employment agreements and orders. [62041/22]
Amharc ar fhreagraIn March 2022, the Tánaiste tasked a High-Level Working Group under the auspices of the LEEF to review Ireland's collective bargaining and the industrial relations landscape. The Group's final report was published in October and is available on the DETE website.
In the final Report, the Group have developed three principles which could result in meaningful reform of collective bargaining and industrial relations in the State. The first of these aims to restore the Joint Labour Committee process to its intended operation. The Tánaiste has asked DETE officials to carefully consider the Report, consult with stakeholders and develop proposals for Government in respect of its implementation. These proposals may well include examining how the recommendations need to be incorporated into legislation.
In addition, at five-year intervals, the Labour Court reviews all establishment orders for the Joint Labour Committees. The next Labour Court review will take place in 2023.
