The committee shadows the Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment and provides a meaningful input into legislation and policy. It also informs debate on the creation and retention of jobs and promoting enterprise and innovation.
Scrutiny
Employment (restriction of certain mandatory retirement ages) Bill
In scrutinising the general scheme of this legislation, the Committee indicates that forced retirement can have a significant impact on the financial security of individuals and it supports the idea that people should have the choice to continue working after the age of 65.
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Artificial intelligence in the workplace
In examining how such technological advances may affect the workplace, the Committee recommends the establishment of an Oireachtas committee to consider the broader aspects of artificial intelligence and comprehensive discussions to safeguard both worker rights and employer interests.
Press releases
17 Sep 2024, 15:07
Enterprise Committee to discuss the National Minimum Wage (Equal Pay for Young Workers Bill 2022) with Department officials
9 Jul 2024, 14:47
Enterprise Committee to discuss the sub minimum wage rates with Mandate, ISME and ESRI
28 May 2024, 16:51
Joint Committee on Enterprise, Trade and Employment recommends the abolition of mandatory retirement
Recent videos
Wed, 18 Sep 2024
Committee on Enterprise, Trade and Employment
Topic: Detailed scrutiny of the National Minimum Wage (Equal Pay for Young Workers) Bill 2022
Wed, 10 Jul 2024
Committee on Enterprise, Trade and Employment
Topic: Discussion on Sub-Minimum Rates of the National Minimum Wage
Wed, 3 Jul 2024
Committee on Enterprise, Trade and Employment
Topic: Key priorities, legislation and an updated account of matters relating to the Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employm...
Recent documents
Wed, 18 Sep
Opening statement, Diarmaid Smyth, Principal Officer, Labour Market and Skills Unit, Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment
Wed, 10 Jul
Opening statement, Greg Caffrey, Divisional Organiser, Mandate Trade Union
Wed, 10 Jul
Opening statement, Neil McDonnell, Chief Executive, Irish Small and Medium Enterprises (ISME)
Recent reports
Fri, 24 May 2024
Report on the Pre-Legislative Scrutiny of the General Scheme of Employment (Restriction of Certain Mandatory Retirement Ages) Bill, 2024
Joint Committee on Enterprise, Trade and Employment Report on the Pre-Legislative Scrutiny of the General Scheme of Employment (Restriction of Certain Mandatory Retirement Ages) Bill, 2024, May 2024
Mon, 20 May 2024
Report on Pre-Legislative Scrutiny of the General Scheme of the Digital Services (Levy) Bill 2024
Joint Committee on Enterprise, Trade and Employment Report on Pre-Legislative Scrutiny of the General Scheme of the Digital Services (Levy) Bill 2024, May 2024
Wed, 17 Apr 2024
Political Contribution on COM (2024) 14
Joint Committee on Enterprise, Trade and Employment Political Contribution on COM (2024) 14 - amending Directive as regards the establishment and functioning of European Works Councils and the effective enforcement of transnational information and consultation rights, April 2024
Select committee
The select committee comprises only Dáil Members. It meets to consider legislation and Estimates relating to the Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment.
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EU scrutiny
All proposed EU legislation in the area of education and skills is scrutinized by the committee and decisions are made regarding such proposals.