Collective bargaining is a right enjoyed by workers in many countries. In the programme for Government, the Government committed to introducing new legislation on collective bargaining. I have been made aware recently of incidents in my constituency of Meath East where those rights are needed sooner rather than later. Could the Taoiseach tell the House when he expects to see legislation introduced?

Is there promised legislation?

Last year, the Minister wrote to all the relevant parties initiating a review inviting submissions on how the Industrial Relations Acts 2001 and 2004 have functioned to date in respect of the programme commitment and the relevant findings of the International Labour Organization. Such submissions have been requested by the end of February. The Minister hopes to be in a position to come forward with proposals to reform the law if this is appropriate during 2013. He is on record as saying that he is certain that satisfactory arrangements can be put in place that will reconcile Ireland's constitutional, social and economic traditions and international obligations. We will wait and see what comes in before the end of February.