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The Committee notes the information supplied by the Government in its report concerning, inter alia, new minimum wages rates. It also notes the statistical data sent with the report.

As regards the previous comments made by the Federated Union of Employers (FUE), the Committee notes that the Minister for Labour has held discussions with the FUE and the Irish Congress of Trade Unions on industrial relations reform, and that a Bill which will include certain changes in the operation of the Joint Labour Committee system, is at an advanced stage of preparation. The Committee requests the Government to keep it informed of any developments in this connection.