Government must legislate for changes

The Supreme Court judgment of the appeal concerning the role of the Labour Court, and the constitutional and legislative integrity of Joint Industrial Council agreements, highlighted the authority of article 15.2.1 of the Constitution.

The sole power of making laws for the State is vested in the Oireachtas.

The discussion led by the Labour Relations Commission about cuts in public sector pay involves ten trade unions. But the consequences of their deliberations impact every public sector employee and retiree.