Killeen, TonyWednesday, 28 September 2005 |
Dáil Éireann Debate
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Priority Questions - Employment Conditions.
I understand that the first vessel referred to by the Deputy is not registered in Ireland, and that a ship management agency recruits, employs and manages the ship’s staff on this service. Where the t...
As I explained, the issue of seafarers aboard Irish registered ships is one that can be dealt with in this jurisdiction. Unfortunately, when ships are registered in other jurisdictions we do not have ...
I am as angry as the Deputy in respect of this matter. The reality is that shipping companies are entitled to operate under flags of convenience. In those circumstances it is clear to all of us that l...
The Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources has examined various options, including the one the Deputy mentioned. Unfortunately any resolution arising on foot of these discussions wo...
Adoptive Leave Bill 2004 [Seanad]: Report Stage.
Question put: “That the words proposed to be deleted stand.”
Voted Yes
Written Answers - Disabled Workers.
This Government is committed to addressing the needs of those with disabilities. In particular, we are committed to removing the obstacles which make it difficult for people with disabilities to parti...
Written Answers - Equality Legislation.
My Department has had no involvement with this issue. I understand that the Departments of Transport and Justice, Equality and Law Reform were in contact in relation to this issue. Both Departments ha...
Written Answers - Employment Rights.
In response to the recommendations of the employment rights review group and following a process of extensive consultations with interested parties, a programme of action was agreed by Government, in ...
Written Answers - Proposed Legislation.
The Whistleblowers Protection Bill 1999 is still retained on the Government legislative programme. However, as previously stated in this House on a number of occasions, it is now considered, on reflec...
Written Answers - Employment Rights.
I have met ICTU and heard its concerns in relation to the employment of domestic workers. ICTU has suggested to me that a joint labour committee could be established for these workers. Joint labour co...
Written Answers - Legislative Review.
In June 2005, my Department issued a White Paper on the Review of the Employment Agency Act 1971. The deadline for submissions was 15 July 2005. A total of nine submissions were received. My Departmen...
Written Answers - Proposed Legislation.
The question of the introduction of flexible working hours is a matter for negotiation between employees or a trade union acting on their behalf and employers. I have no plans to introduce flexible wo...
Written Answers - Labour Inspectorate.
In January 2005 the complement of labour inspectors was 17 officers. When all currently sanctioned posts are filled there will be 31 officers assigned to labour inspector posts. A selection interview ...
Arising from paragraph 12.4 of the mid-term review of Sustaining Progress, and in order to assist in the preparation of proposals for consideration by Government, a discussion document was prepared by...
Written Answers - Redundancy Entitlements.
Redundancy entitlements were last discussed in the context of Sustaining Progress and agreed at two weeks’ pay per year of service plus a bonus week. There are no plans at present to increase statutor...
Written Answers - Labour Inspectorate.
The number of workplace inspections-visits undertaken by the labour inspectorate during and after normal business hours and prosecutions initiated in respect of the years 2002, 2003, 2004 and to date ...
Written Answers - Health and Safety Regulations.
The Health and Safety Authority, in partnership with the British Health and Safety Executive, HSE, and Health Scotland have developed Work Positive, an audit tool with guidance materials for in-house ...
I am pleased to say that the Health and Safety Authority, on 19 September 2005, published proposals for draft new Safety, Health and Welfare at Work (Construction) Regulations, for public consultation...
The Department has no record of communication of the nature referred to in the Deputy’s question. However, I am aware that the Health and Safety Authority has received representations concerning whole...
Written Answers - Labour Inspectorate.
In 2004, labour inspectors of my Department undertook 462 inspections under the National Minimum Wage Act 2000. So far this year, the inspectorate has undertaken 335 inspections under the legislation....
Written Answers - Health and Safety Regulations.
The number of workplace accidents and deaths recorded for the years from 2000 to 2005 — 23 September has been forwarded to the Deputy. The statistics show that the rate of workplace accidents per 100,...
Written Answers - Workers' Conditions.
The Organisation of Working Time Act 1997, which implemented EU Council Directive 93/104/EC of 23 November 1993 concerning certain aspects of the organisation of working time, provides for an annual l...
Written Answers - EU Directives.
The objective of EU Directive 2002/14/EC is to establish a general framework setting out minimum requirements for the right to information and consultation of employees in undertakings or establishmen...
Written Answers - Industrial Relations.
I propose to take Questions Nos. 641, 645 and 656 together. A number of former employees of the company have been in contact with my Department expressing concern regarding the company’s treatment of ...
Written Answers - Employment Rights.
The number of workplace inspections and visits undertaken by the labour inspectorate in 2004 was 5,160 and to date in 2005 the number of workplace inspections and visits is 3,213. Earlier this year se...
Written Answers - Industrial Relations.
Section 38(1) of the Industrial Relations Act 1990 relates only to trade disputes that affect the public interest. Section 38(2) of the Industrial Relations Act 1990 relates only to trade disputes of ...
Written Answers - Industrial Disputes.
The Labour Court operates as an industrial relations tribunal, hearing both sides in a trade dispute. It then issues recommendations setting out its opinion on the dispute and the terms on which it co...
Written Answers - Industrial Relations.
By letter dated 27 June 2005, the company concerned notified the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment, Deputy Martin, under section 12 of the Protection of Employment Act 1977, of a total of ...
Written Answers - Adult Education.
It is my understanding that this issue has been clarified to the Deputy’s satisfaction.
Written Answers - Employment Rights.
No distinction is made in employment rights legislation between Irish and migrant workers. For the avoidance of doubt, section 20 of the Protection of Employees (Part-Time) Work Act 2001 provides that...
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