Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 24 February 2005
45 Mr. Penrose asked the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment if it is intended to introduce and enact the required legislation to give effect to EU Directive 2002/14/EC regarding information and consultation with employees by the required date of 23 March 2005; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
View answerThe 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 establishments over a certain employee threshold within the Community. On 14 December 2004 the Government approved the priority drafting of the information and consultation of employees Bill 2005. My Department is working closely with the Office of the Parliamentary Counsel to finalise the draft Bill and I expect to have it considered by the Government shortly with a view to early publication and introduction in the Oireachtas.
46 Mr. Morgan asked the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment the reason the new construction regulations approved by the HSA and its construction advisory committee, which included representatives of trade unions and professional bodies, have still not been introduced; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6136/05]
View answerThe draft construction regulations are with the Office of Parliamentary Counsel for formal drafting and this drafting has not been finalised.
