Trade Disputes Act amendments

Summary

The Minister is considering amendments to the 1906 Act concerning picketing and the definition of “workmen,” but could not give a timetable for bringing proposals to the House.

Jim O'Keeffe Mr. O'Keeffe Fine Gael

asked the Minister for Labour the proposals, if any, to review and update the Trade Disputes Act, 1906.

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Garrett Fitzgerald Mr. G. Fitzgerald Fine Gael

I have this matter under consideration.

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Jim Mitchell Mr. Mitchell Fine Gael

Is the Minister in a position to state when he might be able to bring proposals before the House?

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Garrett Fitzgerald Mr. G. Fitzgerald Fine Gael

At this stage I am afraid I could not give a date but, as I have indicated already in public, I am actively considering amendments to the Trade Dispute Act in relation to picketing and the definition of "workmen" contained in that Act.

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