John Brennan

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John Brennan

• IBEC

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What role for information/consultation?

• IBEC has promoted employee involvement for years
  - it can be a positive experience.
• But it doesnt solve everything.
• There is a delicate balance between procedures
  and trust.

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Role of new Directive

• Directive has shaped debate.
• Transposition must reflect the Irish tradition of
  voluntarism which is our strength.
• The legislation must respect the diversity of
  approaches and practice of companies in Ireland.

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Legislation - Competitiveness

• All new legislation should be competitiveness-pro
  ofed.
• 60 of firms see labour regulation as a
  significant pressure for change in the business.
• We must frame legislation with eye to capacity to
  trade.

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Implementation in Ireland

• Companies fears
• How will this work for me?
• Will we have to take apart what we have done?
• Will it slow down decision-making?
• Company Agreements have to be encouraged