Ceisteanna—Questions. Oral Answers. - Labour Legislation.
- Planned Labour Legislation 8 speeches
The Minister listed three Bills planned before the summer recess and two under consideration for later; he clarified that the Truck Acts concern payment by cheque or cash and confirmed planned workplace-safety legislation.
Jim Mitchell, Garrett Fitzgerald, Peter Barry, Michael O'Leary
- Consultation on Safety Legislation 5 speeches
O’Leary asked about progress on discussions with social partners over preparatory material for safety legislation; the Ceann Comhairle ruled this a separate question.
Michael O'Leary, Garrett Fitzgerald, Joseph Brennan
asked the Minister for Labour the legislation, if any, he proposes to introduce before the summer recess; and the further plans for legislation that he is considering.
Comment on this
I expect to introduce the following items of legislation before the summer recess:
1. Safety in Industry Bill.
2. Amendment of the Truck Acts, 1831-1896.
3. Safety, Health and Welfare (Off-shore Installations) Bill.
I am also considering the introduction of two Bills later this year dealing, respectively, with the protection of employees' rights in business transfers and amendment of the Redundancy Payments Acts, 1967 to 1973.
Comment on this
Did I understand the Minister to say that, in the legislation contemplated, he does have material relating to improving the safety aspect of work?
Comment on this
Could the Minister say—I do recall that study material in relation to a Bill in this area was released to the social partners some short time before the departure of the last Government——
Comment on this
I want to ask the Minister what progress has been made on these discussions of material issued to the social partners preparatory to the introduction of this legislation?