Written Answers - Labour Inspectorate. Wednesday, 2 November 2005

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  173.  Ms McManus      asked the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment      the number of inspections carried out by the labour inspectorate and the number of prosecutions initiated by the inspectorate in respect of the years 2002, 2003, 2004 and to date; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31605/05]

Minister of State at the Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment (Mr. Killeen):    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 is set out in the following tabular statement.

The primary function of the labour inspectorate is to seek compliance and rectification of any breaches identified, including payment of any arrears due to employees. Inspectors pursue allegations of worker mistreatment and seek redress for the individual/s concerned and, if appropriate, [191]a prosecution is initiated. Successful prosecution can be dependent on adequate support from witnesses.

Question No. 174 answered with Question
No. 115.

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