Dáil Éireann - Volume 263 - 15 November, 1972

Ceisteanna—Questions. Oral Answers. - Equal Pay.

Mr. O.J. Flanagan Mr. O.J. Flanagan

24. Mr. O.J. Flanagan asked the Minister for Labour if he is aware of a Bill recently passed by the French Parliament which guarantees equal pay for women who perform equal work with male employees; if he hopes to introduce similar legislation in this country; and, if so, when.

Minister for Labour (Mr. J. Brennan) Joseph Brennan

Minister for Labour (Mr. J. Brennan): I am so aware. With regard to the second part of the Deputy's question I would refer him to the Financial Statement of the Minister for Finance delivered on 19th April, 1972, which set out Government policy in regard to the question of equal pay.

Mr. O.J. Flanagan Mr. O.J. Flanagan

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Mr. O.J. Flanagan: May I ask the Minister, in so far as he and his Department are concerned, what do they propose to do about the introduction [1659] of legislation similar to that which has been passed in the French Parliament? Has the Minister such legislation under consideration?

Mr. J. Brennan Mr. J. Brennan

Mr. J. Brennan: We might anticipate that this is something which is coming. As I mentioned in answer to a previous question, we are awaiting a submission from the Commission on the Status of Women but it is fairly inevitable that legislation in this direction will have to be produced.

Mr. O.J. Flanagan Mr. O.J. Flanagan

Mr. O.J. Flanagan: Has the Minister any idea as to when the commission will be in a position to make a report?

Mr. J. Brennan Mr. J. Brennan

Mr. J. Brennan: I think they have had their final meeting.

Mr. O.J. Flanagan Mr. O.J. Flanagan

Mr. O.J. Flanagan: Has any submission been made to the Government?

Mr. J. Brennan Mr. J. Brennan

Mr. J. Brennan: Not yet.

Dáil Éireann 263 Ceisteanna—Questions. Oral Answers. Equal Pay.

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