Consultation on Ireland’s action plan on the promotion of collective bargaining

It has been the consistent policy of successive Irish governments to promote collective bargaining through the development of an institutional framework supportive of a voluntary system of industrial relations, premised upon freedom of contract and freedom of association.

Consultation Objective

The objective of this consultation is to gather views from relevant stakeholders in relation to the possible content of Ireland’s national action plan and how Ireland can progressively increase and promote collective bargaining. Any measures to be included within the action plan, to increase the rate of collective bargaining coverage, should be in accordance with national law and practice.

For further details about the consultation can be found here. 

Consultation questions and submissions

Respondents are requested to make their submissions on the following form: Public consultation on Ireland's action plan to promote collective bargaining

The closing date for submissions is close of business, Monday, 12 May 2025.