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Dáil
‹ Ceisteanna ar Reachtaíocht a Gealladh - Questions on Promised Legislation

Debenhams workers and privacy

Summary

Deputies criticised the treatment of Debenhams workers and raised concerns about stock removal and KPMG emptying workers' lockers. The Tánaiste had not answered before the session moved on.

Catherine Connolly An Leas-Cheann Comhairle Independent

The final speaker on this issue is an Teachta Gould.

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There were so many Fine Gael speakers that I did not know if we would get a chance to contribute.

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Catherine Connolly An Leas-Cheann Comhairle Independent

The Deputy should ask his question.

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I welcome the extension of remote working, the right to turn off and the provision of rights for people who work remotely. However, it is unbelievable for one Fine Gael Deputy after another to stand up and talk about the great work they are doing on workers' rights. What about the Debenhams workers who were lifted off the streets today while they were trying to stop stock being removed? Tomorrow will mark one year since the Debenhams workers were sacked and put out on the road. This happened on the Tánaiste's watch and that of Fine Gael. They abandoned ordinary working people, yet Fine Gael Deputies are singing his praises. What about the rights of all the workers?

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The Tánaiste is aware that the Debenhams issue affects its workers in Newbridge. He may not be aware that KPMG recently went in and emptied the lockers of the workers. That is an invasion of their privacy and I want to know what will be done about it. The workers have emailed KPMG to assert their rights and get back their possessions from their lockers but that has not happened. I need an explanation.

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