I stand corrected !
However as ICTU also point out " We are also aware of the EU charter of Fundamental Rights which provides for the Rights ( not the option ) to negotiate & conclude collective agreements.
Most significantly , there is the recent case law from the European Court of Human rights.
Most of us are aware of the Wilson Judgement which precludes victimisation of Trade Unionists. "
Richard Bruton has accepted that based on the EU Charter & European Court judgements that the Government must enact legislation to reflect both the charter & judgements.
Surely based on pre election promises , a Labour Party sharing power , the complaint to the ILO & the above statement by ICTU then Trade Unionists can expect mandatory Trade Union recognition shortly ?