The future of the Trade Union movement will be discussed at a conference in Dublin today.

Organised by Sinn Fein, the event will hear from a number of trade union officials in relation to worker's rights in Ireland.

Sinn Fein President Gerry Adams has argued that workers' rights are not properly protected under Irish law.

Adams went on to say that the Croke Park extension is further evidence that the government is not interested in providing protection: