Goal 3:

Ensure that the Workplace Relations Commission and the Labour Court continue to provide a world-class workplace relations service and employment rights framework.

Through the Construction Contracts Adjudication Service, ensure that subcontractors can swiftly resolve payment disputes.

Progress towards a National Living Wage (to be achieved by January 2026) and oversee sectoral wage setting in certain economic sectors.

Provide support for the Low Pay Commission.

Ensure that a robust and effective occupational safety and health regime is in place for workers and assists employers in operating safe, productive and competitive businesses.

Ensure Ireland has a strong chemicals and dangerous substances regulatory framework in place by leading across Government and working with stakeholders and industry.

Outcome

A policy, legislative and institutional framework which enables quality employment, good industrial relations and safe working environments, thereby assisting a strong economy and a fair society, balancing flexibility and security and providing protection for all employees.

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How we achieve this

Provide a progressive intellectual property regime that stimulates economic growth by encouraging innovation and creativity across society, and which is responsive to the challenges and opportunities of a digital economy.

Ensure that corporate and regulatory policy and legislation is responsive and reflects international best practice so that Ireland can facilitate enterprise and entrepreneurship, while protecting employees, members and creditors with appropriate safeguards.

Support the regulatory and enforcement bodies established under the Companies Act 2014 and ensure company law enables the bodies to undertake their statutory functions effectively.