Debate contribution: Employment Rights Bill

Debate contribution by Dr Caoimhe Archibald on 16 June 2026.

MLA: Dr Caoimhe Archibald
Party at the time: Sinn Féin
Date: 16 June 2026
Type: Debate contribution (made as a minister)
Business: Oral Answers to Questions
Heading: Employment Rights Bill
Assembly identifier: Official Report component 5623924

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I completely reject the Member's assertions. We have developed a Bill that is balanced in its aims and objectives. It will provide workers with additional rights and the ability to exercise them.
Your party is blocking the Bill in the Executive. It has not allowed it on the Executive agenda for decision; therefore, it is blocking it.
The Bill as a whole is drafted and sitting ready to go. Where it should be debated and scrutinised is in the Chamber. Every MLA should have the opportunity to take a view on the Bill and allow it to progress to Committee Stage for scrutiny. If Members want to table amendments to the Bill, they are absolutely free to do so. That is the democratic process that should be followed.

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